Sallie Mae - Thurgood Marshall College Fund

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and The Sallie Mae Fund are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending an accredited post-secondary institutionopens in a new window. Two Hundred and Sixty students completing a two-year, four-year, or trade/vocational certificate/certification program will be selected to receive a gap scholarship $2,500 for the 2022 – 2023 academic school year. Selected students must be in good academic standing, but at risk of not returning to or graduating/ completing due to an outstanding financial need, and/or emergency situation that leads to a financial aid crisis.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited post-secondary institution or continuous education program opens in a new window:
• Two-year Schools
• Four-year Schools
• Vocational/Technical certificate/certification program
• Open to Students planning to complete their degree or program by the end of Spring 2023 semester.
• Current cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher
• Be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
• Be a diverse candidate

Diverse shall include, but not limited to:

• Gender
• Disability
• Race
• Ethnicity
• Belonging to an underserved community
• Able to demonstrate leadership abilities.
• Demonstrate good moral character in all aspects of your life, including personal, professional, educational, in your community, and online presence