About KeyBank

Our roots trace back 190 years to Albany, NY. Today, KeyCorp is based in Cleveland, OH, and we’re one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $170.3 billion. We’re continuing to grow. Click here to learn more. 

Scholarship Overview 

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), and KeyBank 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). Five (5) scholars will be selected to receive a scholarship up to $8,500 ($4,250 per semester) for the 2021-2022 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 2021-2022 academic school year.
  • For Incoming Freshman – 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 Freshman – 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 essay question (Maximum of 250 words):
    • What have you done to make your community a better place to live? Give examples of specific projects in which you have been involved over time.

This application is closed. 

Application Deadline: The final date to submit your completed application is March 22, 2021 (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 2021- 2022 TMCF | Keybank Scholarship application.

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