Scholarship Overview

ETS in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending a private or a publicly-supported  Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Eight scholars (four from a private and four from a public HBCU) will be selected to receive a full tuition-only need/merit scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic school year.

Eligibility Requirements: 

  • Be enrolled full-time as a junior or senior during the 2022-2023 academic school year at a public or private HBCU
  • Current grade point average of 3.5 or higher
  • Able to demonstrate leadership abilities
  • Able to demonstrate a financial need
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551

How To Apply

All Applicants Must: 

  • If selected as a finalist, provide one recommendation letter from the President of your college or university.
  • Provide one recommendation letter  – Professor or Advisor.
  • Answer the following essay questions: (Maximum of 500 words per question):
    • Of all your courses, educational experiences, and work experience, which one did you find most rewarding or personally satisfying and why? How did your selection help your progression toward your career goal?
  • Answer the following video essay question: 
    • Based on your own experience as a high achieving student, what practical advice would you offer to students who seek academic success?  

Application Dates

This application opens January 17, 2022 and closes February 28, 2022  12:00 p.m. (Noon) EST

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