Scholarship Description
Scholarship Overview:
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and The Sallie Mae Fund are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending an accredited post-secondary institution. One Hundred Seventy (170) 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 2025-2026 academic school 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 situation that leads to a financial aid crisis.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited post-secondary institution or continuous education program
- Two-year Schools
- Four-year Schools
- Vocational/Technical certificate/certification program
- Be an undergraduate senior or graduate student who will complete their degree or program by the end of the Spring 2026 semester (can be either Fall 2025 or Spring 2026)
- Current cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher
- 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
Eligibility Requirements
- Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
- Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
- Type of institution award is open to: trade/technical school
- Must be American Indian/Alaska Native
- Must be Asian/Pacific Islander
- Must be Black, African American
- Must be Hispanic, Latino/a
- Award is available to U.S. citizens
Application Requirements
- Application form required
- Transcript required
- Financial need analysis required
- Recommendations or references required
How To Apply
OnlineOnline at: https://tmcf.org/open-scholarships/tmcf-sallie-mae-fund-completing-the-dream-gap-scholarship/
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