TMCF and McDonald’s are proud to offer opportunities to outstanding female undergraduate or graduate students who exhibit strong community service & leadership and attend one of the 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the TMCF member-school network. Selected scholars will receive a scholarship of $10,000 during the 2018-2019 academic school year, which may be used toward covering the costs of tuition and fees, on-campus room and board or required textbooks purchased from member schools.

The TMCF | McDonald’s HBCU Forward Scholarship is awarded to female students who exhibit strong community service & leadership. What will you do NEXT to make your mark on the world? We want to hear about your amazing plans to change the way the world works — with your Forward thinking.

TMCF | McDonald’s HBCU Forward Scholarship Requirements

  • Open to students 18 years or older
  • For female students only
  • Current undergraduate or graduate student
  • Be enrolled in the 2018-2019 school year as a full-time student at one of TMCF’s 47 member-schools
  • Current grade point average of 3.0 or higher
  • Have demonstrated strong community service record
  • Have demonstrated leadership ability through a variety of measures

To complete your application, please submit the following supporting documents:

  • Resume
  • Most recent high college transcript (unofficial or official)
  • 2018-2019 Student Aid Report
  • A few photos – show McDonald’s a few of the best examples of you getting ready for what you’ll do NEXT to make your mark.
  • Essay:  *In a minimum of 500 words, please address the following question:  What will you do NEXT to make your mark on the world? Please explain why.
  • Essay: *In a minimum of 500 words, please address the following:  Describe the community service work you have done and the impact it had on you and your community.

How to Apply
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