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Scholarship Overview
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), and Ford Motor Company Fund 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). Seven (7) scholars will be selected to receive a spring scholarship up to $6,200 for the 2021-2022 academic school year (which can only be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees).
Eligibility Requirements:
- African American male, graduating high school senior, during the 2021-2022 academic year.
- Be enrolled full-time as a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior at a TMCF member-school during the 2021-2022 academic school year.
- For Incoming Freshmen – Provide proof of acceptance into or enrollment at a TMCF member-schools as an incoming freshman during the 2021-2022 academic school year.
- 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 2021-2022 FAFSA Student Aid Report.
- Provide the transcript (official or unofficial) for your most recently completed academic term-this should include your end of Fall 2020 grades and cumulative GPA.
- For Incoming Freshmen – Provide the high school transcript (official or unofficial) from your most recently completed academic term. This should include your Fall 2020 and a 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 statement essay (Maximum of 250 words per question):
- How will your education benefit you, your family, and the community?
Application Dates
This application is closed.