Scholarship Overview

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), and Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending one of TMCF’s member-schools that include 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). Four (4) scholars will be selected to receive a fall need-based scholarship up to $5,000 for the 2022-2023 academic school year (which can only be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees).

Eligibility Requirements: 

  • Be enrolled full-time as a junior or senior at a TMCF member-school during the 2022-2023 academic school year.
  • Open to designated majors focusing on conservation or sustainability-related fields
  • Current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  • Able to demonstrate a financial need.
  • Submitted the 2022-2023 FAFSA to your selected university/college.
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551.

How to Apply

All Applicants Must: 

  • Answer the following statement (Video) (Maximum of 1 min per question): 
    • Tell us about your intended career path. How will your major and coursework help you to gain an internship or career opportunity?

Application Dates

This application opens February 28, 2022, and closes April 4, 2022 (NOON PM EST)

Click the button below to start the scholarship application.