Success Snapshot

My definition of success is when I can continuously improve my life and those around me. In Air Force ROTC, it was taught that the biggest objective of a leader is to develop other quality leaders.

If it weren’t for TMCF… I would not have known a world existed outside of the greater Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan area. TMCF gave me the opportunity to study abroad in China, which allowed me to immerse myself in a culture very different from my own. I left China with incredible experiences and met new friends. TMCF

If it wasn’t for TMCF… I would not be graduating with the peace of mind I have now. If I hadn’t attended to LI, I would not be as confident. I entered LI a student and left a professional, and I cannot thank TMCF enough for the opportunity. I am a reflection of Thurgood Marshall…

“If it wasn’t for Thurgood Marshall College Fund… I wouldn’t have been able to graduate ahead of my class. TMCF and my Jackson State University family have been instrumental in helping to alleviate many of the stresses that could have otherwise hindered me from being able to fully realize my potential. TMCF facilitated awareness about

“If it wasn’t for TMCF… My academic prowess wouldn’t be as strong. TMCF really taught me the value of an education and that specific skills are really needed to advance within any situation in life. I’m am a reflection of Justice Thurgood Marshall because… I was able to receive an internship in Rome, NY with the

“If it wasn’t for TMCF… I would not have been granted the opportunity to travel outside the Midwest and expand my potential. Through my experiences, I was able to network and develop lifelong relationships with my peers, gain professional mentors and receive endless support from the TMCF Staff. I am a reflection of Justice Thurgood

“I am a reflection of Justice Thurgood Marshall because… I was fortunate enough to attend the Leadership Institute in 2013 and share my journey as a student, student-leader, and care-taker of my late father. This experience gave me the opportunity to promote awareness of Alzheimer’s disease from a student-caretaker’s perspective, but also gave me a

“I am a reflection of Justice Thurgood Marshall because… I am a first generation college graduate, and was afforded many opportunities for advancement at a HBCU. Today, I stand proud, to be a product of an HBCU, and I continue to advocate and support HBCUs across the nation. “ If it wasn’t for TMCF… I

Have you ever been at a stage in your life where you thought it couldn’t get any worse? As I was getting ready for my final year of college, I received unexpected news leaving me unable to pay for college. Even a loan was not an option given my status. A friend of mine introduced

As an international student attending an HBCU, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute has exposed me to a platform with a multitude of opportunities. The path to the Leadership Institute taught me how to leverage my strengths and weaknesses. Being an international student makes it is easy to shy away from talking or networking

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute is not just a conference, but truly a connection. It’s a place where students meet with some of the most talented, driven, and encouraging students from across the nation. LI is a place where you can connect with professionals whose goal is to see each student succeed and

I am so blessed to have been granted this amazing opportunity. The leader inside of me is emerging and ready to pass on the knowledge I have gained back to other students at North Carolina A&T. TMCF equipped me with the tools to listen, communicate, grow, and transcend both professionally and personally. TMCF taught me