TMCF | Wells Fargo Emergency Scholarship

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Scholarship Overview

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), and Wells Fargo are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding seniors attending one of TMCF’s member-schools that include 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). Sixty-seven (67) scholars will be selected to receive a fall emergency gap scholarship of up to award $750 for the 2021-2022 academic school year. Selected students must be in good academic standing, but at risk of not returning or graduating from college due to an outstanding financial need, and/or emergency situation that leads to a financial aid crisis.

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.
• Current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
• Have an unpaid student account balance of up to $750.
• 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 your school’s account balance statement.
• Answer the following (maximum of 250 words per question):
  • Tell us about your current financial situation. Why is it important that you receive this funding?