WASHINGTON, DC (EMBARGOED – JUNE 9, 2021) – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and ZS announced a new, multiyear collaboration to provide financial and professional development support for students attending TMCF member-schools, which are America’s publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).

The ZS SEED Program will provide scholarships, immersion programs, and professional development over the next two years to rising sophomores and juniors. Through the program, ZS SEED Fellows will work side-by-side with ZSers on real-world client problems to develop innovative solutions. Fellows will have the opportunity to explore a career in consulting and professional services, network, and receive mentorship and coaching. Fellows can create an early impact at ZS and begin shaping their ideal career with opportunities to secure internships and full-time employment after graduation.

“TMCF’s collaboration with ZS is focused on empowering students to learn and master the skills needed for a successful career in their chosen field, exposing them to exciting opportunities throughout their educational experience,” said TMCF Chief Programs Officer Eric D. Hart, Ed.D. “We are excited to collaborate with ZS and support talented and ambitious African American and minority students on their career journeys.”

“At ZS, we’ve made it our priority to foster an open and welcoming environment that enables every person to thrive,” said Thiagi Suryanarayanan, Chief Human Resources Officer at ZS. “We are proud to partner with TMCF to launch the ZS SEED Program to further this mission, and empower students with financial resources and professional development opportunities to begin to make an impact on their careers. We believe having early access to professional experiences and mentorship is critical to career success, and look forward to welcoming the inaugural class of ZS SEED Fellows.”

Rising sophomores and juniors at select TMCF member-institutions can apply now for the ZS SEED Program through June 25. For more information, please visit www.tmcf.org.

About the Thurgood Marshall College Fund
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 and Predominantly Black Institutions, enrolling nearly 80% of all students attending black colleges and universities. Through scholarships, capacity building and research initiatives, innovative programs, and strategic partnerships, TMCF is a vital resource in the K-12 and higher education space. The organization is also the source of top employers seeking top talent for competitive internships and good jobs.

TMCF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization. For more information about TMCF, visit: www.tmcf.org.

About ZS
ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. We leverage our deep industry expertise, leading-edge analytics, technology and strategy to create solutions that work in the real world. With more than 36 years of experience and 8,000-plus ZSers in more than 25 offices worldwide, we are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive. To learn more, visit www.zs.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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