Underrepresented students pursuing higher education across the country have sought more inclusive experiences in recent years, foregoing Ivy League institutions and other PWIs. While undergraduate enrollment nationwide has dropped since the pandemic, applications at HBCUs have increased nearly 30%.
Research has clearly demonstrated the effects of unmet financial need, higher among underrepresented minority and low-income students, on retention and attainment in the pursuit of a postsecondary education.
Seeking to alleviate unmet need and increase the likelihood of degree or completion, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and their partners offer a variety of scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. Deadlines for most scholarships are Dec. 6 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Available scholarships are need- and merit-based and apply to a wide variety of programs and majors. Common requirements include attending an HBCU or PBI, demonstrating financial need and carrying a specific cumulative GPA. Scholarship amounts range up to $15,000.
While critical, student scholarships are only one of TMCF’s strategic pillars. TMCF also provides wrap-around services such as leadership development, talent sourcing, internships and mentoring to ensure student success through educational excellence.
Apply today for one of more than 11 TMCF scholarships.
- TMCF | EASTERN AREA LINKS FINISH LINE SCHOLARSHIP – December 6 deadline
Eighty-one scholars attending one of TMCF’s member-schools will be selected to receive a need-based scholarship of up to $1,500 for the 2024-2025 academic year. Requirements include enrollment as a full-time undergraduate senior graduating in Fall 2024 or Spring 2025; and a current cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. - TMCF | LOCKHEED MARTIN SCHOLARSHIP – December 6 deadline
Sixty-six scholars will be selected to receive a fall emergency gap scholarship of up to $1,500 for the 2024-2025 academic year. Requirements include enrolled full-time as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior at an HBCU or Historically Black Community College during the 2024-2025 academic year; current cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher; and have an unpaid student account balance of up to $1,000. - DESCENDANTS TRUTH & RECONCILIATION FOUNDATION (DTRF) – open until funds are exhausted
Open to Descendants who are presently enrolled or have been admitted for enrollment at an accredited, two- or four-year postsecondary institution. Eligible students will receive up to $10,000, based on demonstrated financial need, for the 2024-25 academic year. Requirements include confirmation of lineal descent; full- or part-time enrollment at an accredited institution; and a 2024-25 FAFSA on file. - TMCF | WELLS FARGO SCHOLARSHIP – July 12 deadline
One hundred forty-five scholars will be selected to receive a fall need-based scholarship up to $7,500 for the 2024-2025 academic school year. Requirements include enrolled full-time as a sophomore, junior or senior at a TMCF member school during the 2024-2025 academic year; majoring in the areas of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM); and a current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. - TMCF | WELLS FARGO EMERGENCY SCHOLARSHIP – December 6 deadline
Sixty scholars will be selected to receive a fall emergency gap scholarship of up to $1000 for the 2024-2025 academic year. Selected students must be in good academic standing but at risk of not returning or graduating from college due to an outstanding financial need, and/or emergency that leads to a financial-aid crisis. - CARGILL-TMCF THRIVE SCHOLARS – July 12 deadline
Twenty scholars, attending TMCF member-schools that are 1890 historically Black land grant institutions, will be selected to receive a merit-based scholarship of up to $15,000 for the 2024-2025 academic year. Requirements include majoring in the areas of agriculture or science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM); a current cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher; and must have the 2024-2025 FAFSA on file at your selected university/college by the time of selection. - TMCF | JPMORGAN CHASE HARDSHIP SCHOLARSHIP – December 6 deadline
One hundred twenty-six scholars will be selected to receive a fall scholarship of up to $2,500 for the 2024-2025 academic year. Selected students must be in good academic standing but at risk of not returning or graduating from college due to an outstanding financial need, and/or emergency that leads to a financial aid crisis. - TMCF | LOWE’S SCHOLARSHIP – December 6 deadline
Forty-five scholars will be selected to receive a spring scholarship of up to $7,500 for the 2024-2025 academic year. Selected students must be in good academic standing but at risk of not returning or graduating from college due to an outstanding financial need and/or emergency that leads to a financial aid crisis. - TMCF | JPMORGAN CHASE ACCESS SCHOLARSHIP – July 12 deadline
Fourteen scholars will be selected to receive a scholarship up to $10,000 for the 2024-2025 academic year. Requirements include enrolled full-time as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior at a TMCF member-school during the 2024-2025 academic year; a current cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher; and ability to demonstrate a financial need. - TMCF | TOYOTA SCHOLARS PLUS HBCU SCHOLARSHIP – July 12 deadline
Twenty scholars will be selected to receive a scholarship up to $10,000 for the 2024-2025 academic year. Requirements include enrolled full-time as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior at a HBCU during the 2024-2025 academic school year; open to finance, accounting, and other business majors, in addition to engineering, IT, computer science, and other STEM majors; and a current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. - TMCF | SALLIE MAE FUND COMPLETING THE DREAM GAP SCHOLARSHIP – December 6 deadline
Two hundred students completing a two-year, four-year, or trade/vocational certificate/certification program will be selected to receive a gap scholarship of $2,500 for the 2024-2025 academic year. Selected students must be in good academic standing but at risk of not returning to or graduating/completing due to an outstanding financial need, and/or emergency that leads to a financial aid crisis.
