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We view each day as an opportunity to make a difference in our communities, partner with our customers and drive growth for our business.

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Scholarship Overview

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and PPG Industries are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending one of TMCF’s member-schools that include 53 publicly-supported HBCUs, HBCCs, PBIs, medical and law schools. Eight (8) scholars will be selected to receive a renewable need-based scholarship up to $10,000.00 ($5,000 per semester) for the 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 academic school year.
  • Open to STEM-related majors
  • Current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  • Able to demonstrate a financial need.
  • Must have the 2024-2025 FAFSA on file at your selected university/college by the time of selection.
  • 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: 

  • Create and provide the link to a two-minute video responding to this prompt: 
    • Tell us about a time when you succeeded or failed. What were your learnings from the experience?

 

Application Dates

This application opens January 16, 2024, and closes March 8, 2024 (11:59 pm Eastern Time).