Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the country have seen record increases in applications and enrollment, with students citing a preference for a more inclusive environment over Ivy League and other predominantly white institutions (PWIs).
Research indicates that underrepresented minority and low-income students face a disproportionately higher burden of unmet financial need, which can negatively affect their retention in the first two years of college. Student debt can compound financial stress from unmet needs for food, housing and other essential items, impacting mental health and becoming a significant barrier to accessing and completing higher education.
To address this, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and their partners are offering over 30 scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year, with deadlines quickly approaching. These need- and merit-based scholarships, ranging up to $20,000, support students across various programs and majors, requiring HBCU enrollment, demonstrated financial need, and a specific GPA. With most deadlines set for April 25 at 11:59 p.m. ET, students are encouraged to apply immediately.
Beyond scholarships, TMCF provides comprehensive support through leadership development, talent sourcing, internships, and mentoring, ensuring student success through educational excellence.
Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation (DTRF) Educational Advancement Program – open until funds are exhausted
Open to Descendants who are presently enrolled full time or part time at an accredited, two- or four-year post-secondary institution. Eligible students will receive up to $10,000, based on demonstrated financial need, for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include confirmation of lineal descent; full- or part-time enrollment at an accredited institution; and a 2025-26 FAFSA on file.
TMCF | Acushnet Company Scholarship – closes April 25
Ten scholars attending an HBCU will receive a $5,000 scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include full-time undergraduate enrollment and a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
TMCF | Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s Scholarship – closes April 25
Four scholars enrolled as a junior or senior at a TMCF member school will receive a need-based scholarship of up to $5,000 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include designated majors focused on conservation or sustainability-related fields; ability to demonstrate financial need; and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
TMCF | BetterHelp Graduate Scholarship – closes April 25
Four graduate school scholars attending HBCUs or PBIs will receive a one-year scholarship of up to $5,000 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include majoring in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy; a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher; and ability to demonstrate financial need.
TMCF | Advanced Tech Scholarship – closes April 25
Eight scholars attending a Washington, D.C. metro area HBCU will receive a scholarship of up to $7,500 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include classification as a junior or senior; open to STEM majors with a preference for cybersecurity and artificial intelligence; and enrollment at Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Howard University, Morgan State University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore and University of the District of Columbia.
TMCF | Cargill-TMCF Thrive Scholars – closes April 25
Twenty-four scholars will receive a need-based scholarship of up to $15,000 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include classification as a sophomore, junior or senior at one of the designated 1890 Land Grant institutions; majoring in agriculture or STEM; and a cumulative GPA of 2.75.
TMCF | Cheniere HBCU Scholarship Program – closes April 25
Fifteen scholars will receive up to $14,500 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include enrollment at Howard University, Prairie View A&M University, Southern University, or Texas Southern University; interest in an energy-related career; and a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher.
TMCF | CoBank Agriculture Scholarship – closes April 25
Twelve scholars will receive need-based scholarships of up to $10,250 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include undergraduate enrollment as a sophomore, junior or senior at a TMCF member school; majoring in agriculture, banking, or finance; and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
TMCF | Coca-Cola Foundation First Generation HBCU Scholarship – closes April 25
Twelve scholars attending a TMCF member school will receive a need-based scholarship of up to $5,000 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include enrollment as an incoming first-year student during the 2025-26 academic year; first-generation college student; and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
TMCF | Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholarship Program – closes April 25
Seventy scholars attending HBCUs will receive a potentially renewable scholarship of up to $8,000 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include majoring in accounting; a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; and ability to demonstrate financial need.
TMCF | Enterprise Mobility Foundation Access for HBCC Students Scholarship – closes April 25
Thirty-four scholars attending historically Black community colleges (HBCCs) will receive a need-based scholarship of up to $1,500 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include attending a TMCF member school designated as an HBCC; a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher; and ability to demonstrate financial need.
TMCF | Enterprise Mobility Foundation Access Scholarship – closes April 25
Eighty-one scholars will receive a need-based scholarship of up to $15,000 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include full-time undergraduate enrollment at a TMCF member school; a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher; and ability to demonstrate financial need.
TMCF | FedEx HBCU Scholarship – closes April 25
Five scholars attending TMCF member schools will receive a need-based scholarship of up to $9,600 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include full-time undergraduate enrollment; majoring in business; and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
TMCF | Ford Blue Oval Scholarship – closes April 25
Four scholars attending TMCF member schools will receive a need-based scholarship of up to $10,000 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include full-time undergraduate enrollment; majoring in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or data science; and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
TMCF | GCM Grosvenor HBCU Scholarship – closes April 25
Seven scholars will receive a need-based scholarship of up to $10,000 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include undergraduate enrollment at a TMCF member school; a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; and ability to demonstrate financial need.
TMCF | Honda Drive the Legacy Scholarship – closes April 25
Eleven scholars attending an HBCU or PBI will receive a need-based scholarship of up to $10,000 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include full-time undergraduate enrollment; majoring in accounting, business, computer science, engineering, finance, information technology, manufacturing, or supply chain; and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
TMCF | ICON HBCU Scholarship – closes April 25
Eight scholars attending HBCUs will receive need-based scholarships of up to $10,250 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include full-time enrollment as a junior or senior at select institutions; pursuing a designated major; and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
TMCF | JPMorgan Chase Access Scholarship – closes April 25
Thirteen scholars attending TMCF member schools will receive a need-based scholarship of up to $10,000 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include full-time undergraduate enrollment; ability to demonstrate financial need; and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
TMCF | MassMutual Access Scholarship – closes April 25
Fifteen scholars attending TMCF member schools will receive a need-based scholarship of up to $5,000 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include full-time undergraduate enrollment; pursuing a designated major; and a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
TMCF | MassMutual Corporate Scholarship – closes April 25
Five scholars attending TMCF member schools will receive a two-year renewable scholarship up to $16,000 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include full-time undergraduate enrollment; pursuing a designated major; and a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
TMCF | Medtronic Foundation Graduate Scholarship – closes April 25
Five scholars attending HBCUs and PBIs will receive need-based scholarships up to $8,500 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include full-time enrollment as a graduate- or doctorate-level student; studying in a STEM field; and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
TMCF | Medtronic Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship – closes April 25
Forty-five scholars attending HBCUs or PBIs will receive need-based scholarships of up to $8,500 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include full-time undergraduate enrollment; majoring in a STEM field; and ability to demonstrate financial need.
TMCF | MolsonCoors Scholarship – closes April 25
Six scholars attending TMCF member schools will receive a need-based scholarship of up to $8,200 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include full-time undergraduate enrollment; a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; and ability to demonstrate financial need.
TMCF | NIKE HBCU Scholarship – closes April 25
Eighty-five scholars attending HBCUs will receive a need-based scholarship of up to $10,000 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include full-time undergraduate enrollment at select institutions; a cumulative GPA of 3.0; and ability to demonstrate financial need.
TMCF | Northrop Grumman HBCU Scholarship – closes April 25
Ten scholars attending TMCF member schools will receive a need-based scholarship of up to $3,000 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include full-time undergraduate enrollment; pursuing a designated major; and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
TMCF | NRG HBCU Excellence in Education Scholarship Program – closes April 25
Ten scholars attending select HBCUs will receive a need-based scholarship of up to $10,000 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include full-time enrollment as a junior or senior at Prairie View A&M University or Texas Southern University; pursuing a designated major; and a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
TMCF | PPG Industries HBCU Scholarship – closes April 25
Eight scholars attending TMCF member schools will receive a need-based scholarship of up to $10,000 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include full-time enrollment as a junior or senior; studying in a STEM-related major; and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
TMCF | Sour Patch Kids Mischief for Change HBCU Scholarship – closes April 25
Ten scholars attending TMCF member schools will receive a need-based scholarship of up to $16,400 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include full-time undergraduate enrollment; a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; and ability to demonstrate financial need.
TMCF | Sprott Inc. HBCU Scholarship – closes April 25
Five scholars attending HBCUs or PBIs will receive a scholarship of up to $8,500 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include full-time undergraduate or graduate enrollment; majoring in STEM or finance; and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
TMCF | The Hershey Company Scholarship – closes April 25
Twenty scholars attending TMCF member schools will receive a need-based scholarship for up to $7,500 for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include full-time enrollment as a junior or senior; studying food science or food science engineering; and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
TMCF | United Health Foundation Scholarship Program – closes April 25
Sixty scholars attending HBCUs will receive a renewable scholarship for $5,000 per year for up to four years for the 2025-26 academic year. Requirements include full-time enrollment as a sophomore, junior, senior, graduate or professional student; two years prior to anticipated degree completion; and pursuing a degree that will lead to a career as a clinical professional.
