The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and The Sallie Mae Fund are proud to offer financial assistance to forty (40) current outstanding high school seniors who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two or four year college, university, or continuous education program. Scholars who are selected will receive a scholarship up to $10,000 for the 2025-2026 academic school year. The total eligible scholarship amount will be allocated in two installments: one during  the Fall 2025 semester and the second during the Spring 2026 semester (which can only  be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees).

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Be currently enrolled as a high school senior for the 2024-2025 academic year
• Plan to enroll full-time as a first-time, incoming freshman during the 2025-2026 academic year
• Plan to be enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution or continuous education programopens in a new window during the 2025-2026 academic year:
  • Two-year Schools
  • Four-year Schools
  • Vocational/Technical certificate/certification program
• Current cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher
• Must be Pell-Grant eligible
• Be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership abilities
• Must be able to demonstrate good moral character in all aspects of your life, including personal, professional, educational, in your community, and online presence

How to Apply

All applicants must:

Create a 2-minute video responding to the following:

• What unique perspective, passion, or curiosity drives your academic interests? How do you envision it shaping your future as a scholar and leader in your field?

Application Dates

This application opens March 17, 2025, and closes April 25, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST (Eastern Time).

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