Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. TMCF member-schools include the publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), and Historically Black Community Colleges (HBCC). Publicly-supported HBCUs TMCF member schools represent 80% of all students attending HBCUs. Through scholarships, capacity building and research initiatives, innovative programs, and strategic partnerships, TMCF is a vital resource in the K-12 and higher education. The organization is also a source for top employers seeking top talent for competitive internships and good jobs.
What We Do
- Serve as a voice for HBCUs HBCCs and PBIs
- Support and represent a network of member-schools including the 53 publicly supported HBCUs, HBCC, PBIs, medical and law schools
- Serve as a resource for nearly 275,680 students enrolled in the HBCU and PBI network of schools
- Enable education: TMCF member schools confer more degrees than any other HBCU organization. For the FY2022 our schools conferred:
- 3,913 Associate degrees
- 28,634 Undergraduate degrees
- 6,526 Graduate degrees
- 2,208 Doctorate degrees
Our Vision
Changing the World… One Leader at a Time
Our Mission
To ensure student success by promoting educational excellence and preparing the next generation of workforce talent through leadership development.
Strategic Pillars
- Student Scholarships
- Equity and Upskilling
- Talent Sourcing
- Policy and Advocacy
- Capacity Building
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Meet Our Talent
Shaquille Profitt
“My participation in TMCF has allowed me to use my voice, skills, and abilities in spaces I previously believed I did not belong. I was fortunate enough to have been selected as one of the hosts of the 2021 Leadership Institute. By taking on this leadership role, I could step out of my comfort zone. Unequivocally,
Joshua A. Brown
“TMCF has helped me out in more ways than I could count. I’ve sat before Fortune 500 companies and interviewed for internships and full-time job opportunities. TMCF has allowed me to help find the best talent at my illustrious institution, Florida A&M University, and helped other students shine nationally. They’ve helped me financially with scholarships I
Angelica (Angie) Hood
During my internship at the Boeing Company, I interned under the Global Supplier Diversity. This gave me an opportunity to work within Boeing’s Strategic Initiatives and introduce small minority businesses to all available opportunities at Boeing. Along with the special projects I completed for my internship, the experience has impacted my professional endeavors and made me