About Bottega Veneta

Bottega Veneta has been a symbol of impeccable Italian craftsmanship and sophisticated luxury since it was founded in Vicenza, Italy, in 1966. Click here to learn more. 

Scholarship Overview

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Bottega Veneta 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). Six (6) scholars will be selected to receive a spring scholarship up to $5,000 for the Spring 2020-2021 and Fall 2021-2020 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 freshman, sophomore, junior or senior at a TMCF member-school during the 2020-2021 academic school year.
  • Only open to students majoring in teacher education, early childhood development, elementary or secondary education.
  • Current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  • Able to demonstrate leadership abilities.
  • 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:

  • Provide a copy of the 2020-2021 FAFSA Student Aid Report.
  • Provide the transcript (official or unofficial) for your most recently completed academic term-this should include your end of Spring / 2019-2020 grades and cumulative GPA.
  • Please provide an email address for one recommender to complete a character reference form. They will be required to answer three questions regarding your character reference.
  • Answer the following questions. (Maximum of 500 words per question):
    • Essay – What are your goals in teaching? Please include specifics about the grade level and content area that you are planning to teach.
    • HireVue question (1 min) – What does it mean to be a teacher or an educator? How do their roles differ? Which one is needed in today’s society – explain why?

Application Dates

This application is closed.