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Scholarship Overview
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and CoBank 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). Three (3) scholars will be selected to receive a spring scholarship up to $14,167 for the Spring 2021 and Fall 2021 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 2021-2022 academic school year.
- Open to students majoring in agricultural business, agricultural economics, agricultural technology, animal nutrition/science, agricultural microeconomics, and all agricultural related majors.
- 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/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:
- Written Essay (250 words maximum): Tell us about your intended career path. How will your major and coursework help you achieve your career goals?
- HireVue Essay (1-minute maximum): Describe your vision for the future of the agriculture industry. What contribution will you make towards that vision for the agriculture industry?
Application Dates
This application closes on October 12, 2020, at 11:59 PM EST.
To apply, click the button below to create or log in to your TMCF Account. Once you have signed up or logged in, you can complete the 2020-2021 TMCF | CoBank Agriculture Spring Scholarship application.