Scholarship Overview

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and BetterHelp are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). Four (4) scholars will be selected to receive a one year scholarship up to $5,000 for the 2023-2024 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 student at a HBCU or PBI during the 2023-2024 academic school year.
  • Must be an African American student or African Descent student.
  • Open to designated major
    • Counseling
    • Psychology
    • Social Work
    • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Current cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
  • Submit the 2023-2024 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):
    • What would you change about our current mental healthcare system to make it more accessible to communities of color?

Application Dates

This application opens April 3, 2023 and closes May 12, 2023 (11:59pm EST-Eastern Time).

Click the button below to start the scholarship application