Scholarship Overview

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), and Medtronic Foundation are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending one Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). Five (5) scholars will be selected to receive a multi-year renewable scholarship up to $8,500 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 graduate or PhD candidate at a Public or Private HBCU during the 2022-2023 academic school year.
  • Open to STEM Majors only.
  • Current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  • Submitted the 2022-2023 FAFSA to your  selected university/college.
  • Able to demonstrate a financial need.
  • 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 2 min per question): 
    • Please tell us about yourself and your professional aspirations. Why are you interested in becoming a Medtronic Foundation Scholar?

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.