Scholarship Overview

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), and the MetLife Foundation are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). Eight (8) scholars will be selected to receive a Fall semester scholarship up to $10,000 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 an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior or senior at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) during the 2022-2023 academic school year.
  • Current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  • Submitted the 2022-2023 FAFSA to your selected university/college.
  • Able to demonstrate leadership abilities.
  • Able to demonstrate a financial need and/or be pell grant eligible

How to Apply

All Applicants Must: One Question Only Video or Essay

  • Answer the following Video statement (Short-Answer or video) (Maximum 2 mins): 

How will your education benefit you, your family, and the community?

Application Dates

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