Application deadline varies by scholarships
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Accenture Scholarship
The TMCF/Accenture Scholars Program will award $6,200 to seven (7) qualified students during the 2012-2013 academic school year. The funds are applied in the fall and spring semesters at $3,100 per semester. Students must meet the following minimum criteria to apply for the award:
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- Be enrolled as a Junior or Senior at one of following TMCF’s member-schools: Florida A&M University, North Carolina A&T State University or Prairie View A&M University
- Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
- Majoring in Engineering or Technology
- Have declared his or her interest in a corporate career as described in a personal essay stating the student’s career aspirations
- Be a citizen of the United States; and
- Demonstrate leadership ability through a variety of measures.
The application consists of the following:
- Resume (include community service, leadership and employment/internship experience)
- Student Aid Report (received from filing FAFSA)
- Most recent transcript (applicants may upload a copy of either an unofficial or official transcript)
- Recommendation letter from current school faculty member (must be on school letterhead and includes faculty signature)
- Essay: In a minimum of 500 words, please address the following question: What inspired you to pursue a degree in your current field of study and are your career aspirations?
Document format accepted: PDF OR MS Word
Application Deadline: Saturday, September 15, 2012
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10th Annual Adrian Carroll Battle of the Bands Scholarship
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is proud to offer financial assistance to participants in the 10th Annual Adrian Carroll Battle of the Bands. This scholarship is offered to the Battle of the Band participants attending a TMCF member-school comprised of the 47 public HBCUs. The Battle of the Bands Scholarship is a need-based merit-award in the amount of $6,200 for current college students which is used to cover the costs of tuition and fees, on-campus room and board and required textbooks purchased from member schools.
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- Be enrolled at one of TMCF’s 47 member-schools for Fall 2013 semester
- Demonstrate financial need
- Must be a participant in a College Marching Band
- Current grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- US Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
- Must have participated in the 10th Annual Adrian Carroll Battle of the Bands
To complete your application, please submit the following supporting documents (at the same time that you are completing the application):
- Resume (include community service, leadership and employment/internship experience)
- Recommendation letter from current school faculty member (must be on school letterhead and includes faculty signature)
- Student Aid Report (received from filing FAFSA)
- Most recent transcript (official or unofficial)
- Essay: in a minimum of 500 words, please address the following question:
- How has your musical ability contributed to who you are today?
Document format accepted: PDF OR MS Word
Application Deadline: May 1, 2013
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Battle of the Bands Book Scholarship
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is proud to offer financial assistance to participants in the 10th Annual Adrian Caroll Battle of the Bands. This scholarship is offered to high school band students who plan to attend attending a TMCF member-school comprised of 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The Battle of the Bands Scholarship is a need-based merit-award in the amount $500 for current high-school students who were participants in the Adrian Carroll Battle of the Bands. Selected scholars will receive a $500 book scholarship.
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- Must plan to enrolled at one of TMCF’s 47 member-schools for Fall 2013 semester
- Demonstrate financial neeed
- Must be a participant in a High School Marching Band
- Current grade point average of 2.5 or higher
- US Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
- Must be a graduating high school senior
- Must have participated in the 10th Annual Adrian Carroll Battle of the Bands
To complete your application, please submit the following supporting documents (at the same time that you are completing the application):
- Resume (include community service, leadership and employment/internship experience)
- Most recent transcript (official or unofficial)
- Recommendation letter from current school faculty member (must be on school letterhead and includes faculty signature)
- Essay: in a minimum of 500 words, please address the following question:
- Explain the importance of keeping music education in high schools?
Document format accepted: PDF OR MS Word
Application Deadline: May 1, 2013
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Coca-Cola Scholarship
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Coca-Cola are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending one of the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the TMCF member-school network. The Coca-Cola Scholarship is open to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selected scholars will receive a 2013 Fall semester merit scholarship of $2,200, which will be used to cover the costs of tuition and fees, on-campus room and board and required textbooks purchased from member-schools.
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- Be enrolled as a fulltime student at one of TMCF’s 47 member-schools for the 2013-2014 academic school year.
- Current grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Have demonstrated leadership ability through a variety of measures
- Demonstrate financial need
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
To complete your application, please submit the following supporting documents (at the same time that you are completing the application):
- Resume (include community service, leadership and employment/internship experience)
- Student Aid Report (received from filing FAFSA)
- Most recent transcript (unofficial or official transcript)
- Recommendation letter from current school faculty member (must be on school letterhead and includes faculty signature)
- Essay: in a minimum of 500 words, please address ONE of the following questions:
- Explain where you have demonstrated responsible leadership or innovation and how it made a difference either in your community or in your school.
- Discuss your career goals. What skills do you expect to gain from studying at (Name of TMCF Member-School) and how will they contribute to your professional career?
Document format accepted: PDF OR MS Word
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED Application Deadline: Saturday, September 15, 2012
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Costco Scholarship
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Costco are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending one of the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the TMCF member-school network. The Costco Scholarship is open to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selected scholars will receive a one-year merit scholarship of $6,200 for the 2013-2014 academic school year, which will be used to cover the costs of tuition and fees, on-campus room and board and required textbooks purchased from member-schools. The funds are applied in the fall and spring semesters at $3,100 per semester.
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- Be enrolled as a fulltime student at one of TMCF’s 47 member-schools for the 2013-2014 academic school year.
- Current grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Have demonstrated leadership ability through a variety of measures
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
- Be recommended by the faculty or staff member of your current school
To complete your application, please submit the following supporting documents (at the same time that you are completing the application):
- Resume (include community service, leadership and employment/internship experience)
- Student Aid Report (received from filing FAFSA)
- Most recent transcript (unofficial or official transcript)
- Recommendation letter from current school faculty member (must be on school letterhead and includes faculty signature)
- Essay: in a minimum of 500 words, please address ONE of the following questions:
- Describe your most meaningful achievements and how they relate to your field of study and your future goals.
- Explain the importance of your major in today’s society and how it will make an impact.
Document format accepted: PDF OR MS Word
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED Application Deadline: Saturday, September 15, 2012
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Ford Future Leaders Scholarship
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Ford Future Leaders Program are proud to offer financial assistance to incoming freshman/graduating high school seniors who plan to attend one of the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the TMCF member-school network. The Ford Future Leaders Scholarship is open only to male students with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Selected scholars will receive a one-year merit scholarship of $6,200 for the 2013-2014 academic school year, which will be used to cover the costs of tuition and fees, on-campus room and board and required textbooks purchased from member-schools. The funds are applied in the fall and spring semesters at $3,100 per semester.
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- Be enrolled as a fulltime student at one of TMCF’s 47 member-schools for the 2013-2014 academic school year.
- Graduating Male High School Senior
- Current grade point average of 2.5 or higher
- Have demonstrated leadership ability through a variety of measures
- Demonstrate financial need
To complete your application, please submit the following supporting documents (at the same time that you are completing the application):
- Resume (include community service, leadership and employment/internship experience)
- Student Aid Report (received from filing FAFSA)
- Most recent transcript (unofficial or official transcript)
- Recommendation letter from current school faculty member (must be on school letterhead and includes faculty signature)
- Essay: in a minimum of 500 words, please address ONE of the following questions:
- What inspired you to pursue a degree in your current field of study and what impact will it have on our society?
- Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability both in and out of school.
Document format accepted: PDF OR MS Word
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED Application Deadline: Saturday, September 15, 2012
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Hershey Fall Scholarship
The Hershey’s TMCF Scholarship will be awarded to nine (9) qualified students for the 2012 -2013 academic school year. To be eligible, each potential scholarship recipient will:
The nine (9) scholarships will be designated as follows:
- One graduate of Harrisburg High School attending Florida A&M University (FAMU)
- One student attending FAMU (sophomore or above)
- One student from Pennsylvania attending North Carolina A&T University (sophomore or above)
- Two students attending North Carolina A&T University (sophomore or above)
- Four students attending any TMCF college or university
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- Be enrolled as a Junior or Senior at one of TMCF’s member-schools
- Current grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Have declared interest in a corporate career as described in a personal essay
- Have demonstrated leadership ability through a variety of measures
- Be a citizen of the United States.
The application consists of the following:
- Resume (include community service, leadership and employment/internship experience)
- Student Aid Report (received from filing FAFSA)
- Most recent transcript (applicants may upload a copy of either an unofficial or official transcript)
- Recommendation letter from current school faculty member (must be on school letterhead and includes faculty signature)
- Essay: in a minimum of 500 words, please address ONE of the following questions:
- 1. Describe a significant setback, challenge or opportunity in your life and the impact that it has had on you. How did this experience enhance your leadership ability?
- 2. What inspired you to pursue a degree in your current field of study and what impact will it have on our society?
- 3. What does it mean to be the first person in your family to receive a college degree?
Document format accepted: PDF OR MS Word
Application Deadline: Saturday, September 15, 2012
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Lowe's 2013 ACCESS Scholarship
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Lowe's are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending one of the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the TMCF member-school network. The Lowe's ACCESS Scholarship is open to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selected scholars will receive a fall semester merit scholarship of $3,100 (or less based on their account balance), which can be used to cover the costs of tuition and fees, on-campus room and board and required textbooks purchased from member-schools.
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- Open to any student attending one of TMCF's 47 member-schools, with priority given to graduating seniors
- Current grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Have demonstrated leadership ability through a variety of measures
- Currently enrolled in school with an account balance
- Demonstrate financial need
- Be a citizen of the United States
To complete your application, please submit the following supporting documents (at the same time you are completing your application):
- Resume (include community service, leadership and employment/internship experience)
- Student Aid Report (received from filing FAFSA)
- Account statement from your university showing balance owed.
- Most recent transcript (applicants may upload a copy of either an unofficial or official transcript)
- Recommendation letter from current school faculty member (must be on school letterhead and includes faculty signature)
- Essay: in a minimum of 500 words, please address ONE of the following questions:
- 1. Describe a significant setback, challenge or opportunity in your life and the impact that it has had on you. How did this experience enhance your leadership ability?
- 2. What inspired you to pursue a degree in your current field of study and what impact will it have on our society?
Document format accepted: PDF OR MS Word
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED Application Deadline: Saturday, September 15, 2012
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MillerCoors Scholarship
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and MillerCoors are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending one of the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the TMCF member-school network. The MillerCoors Scholarship is open to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selected scholars will receive a one-year merit scholarship of $6,200 for the 2013-2014 academic school year, which will be used to cover the costs of tuition and fees, on-campus room and board and required textbooks purchased from member schools. The funds are applied in the fall and spring semesters at $3,100 per semester.
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- Must be 21 years or older
- Be enrolled at one of TMCF’s 47 member-schools
- Current grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
- Have demonstrated leadership ability through a variety of measures
The application consists of the following:
- Resume (include community service, leadership and employment/internship experience)
- Student Aid Report (received from filing FAFSA)
- Most recent transcript (unofficial or official)
- Recommendation letter from current school faculty member (must be on school letterhead and includes faculty signature)
- Essay: In a minimum of 500 words, please address the following question: What inspired you to pursue a degree in your current field of study and what are your career aspirations?
Document format accepted: PDF OR MS Word
Application Deadline: May 17, 2013
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NASCAR Wendell Scott Sr. Scholarship
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and NASCAR Wendell Scott, Sr. Scholars Program are proud to offer financial assistance to incoming freshman/graduating high school seniors and sophomores who plan to attend one of the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the TMCF member-school network. The NASCAR Scholarship is open only to Freshman or Sophomore students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selected scholars will receive a one-year merit scholarship of $4,500 for the 2013-2014 academic school year, which will be used to cover the costs of tuition and fees, on-campus room and board and required textbooks purchased from member schools. Students must meet the following minimum criteria to apply for the award:
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- Be enrolled as a full-time freshman or sophomore student at one of TMCF’s 47 member schools for the 2013-2014 academic year.
- Major in Business, Engineering, Public Relations, Mass Media, Technology, Sports Marketing or Marketing/Management
- Current grade point average of 3.0
- Demonstrate financial need
- Have demonstrated leadership ability through a variety of measures
To complete your application, please submit the following supporting documents (at the same time that you are completing the application):
- Resume (include community service, leadership and employment/internship experience)
- Student Aid Report (received from filing FAFSA)
- Most recent transcript (official or unofficial)
- Recommendation letter from current school faculty member (must be on school letterhead and includes faculty signature)
- Essay: in a minimum of 500 words, please address the following questions:
- Wendell Scott Sr. was the first African-American driver and winner in NASCAR and broke many racial barriers. Is racism still a big problem in this country today? If so, what steps can be taken to address the issue? If not, please explain your answer.
Document format accepted: PDF OR MS Word
Application Deadline: May 1, 2013
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NBC Universal Scholarship
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and NBC Universal are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending one of the 47 public HBCUs within the TMCF member-school network. The NBC Scholarship is open to ONLY college juniors and seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selected scholars will receive a merit scholarship of $6,200 which is used to cover the costs of tuition and fees, on-campus room and board and required textbooks purchased from member schools.
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- Be a junior or senior enrolled at one of TMCF’s 47 member-schools
- Current grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Major in Media, Entertainment, Communications or Journalism
- U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
To complete your application, please submit the following supporting documents (at the same time that you are completing the application):
- Resume (include community service, leadership and employment/internship experience)
- Student Aid Report (received from filing FAFSA)
- Most recent transcript (official or unofficial)
- Recommendation letter from current school faculty member (must be on school letterhead and includes faculty signature)
- Essay: in a minimum of 500 words, please address ONE of the following questions:
- 1. New media has influenced significantly the educational process. Discuss the essence of this influence and describe the new opportunities that new media creates in education.
- 2. Describe the impact mass media has on modern government and politics?
Document format accepted: PDF OR MS Word
Application Deadline: May 17, 2013
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Verizon Scholarship
The scholarship award is $6,200 for the 2012-2013 academic school year. The funds are applied in the fall and spring semesters at $3,100 per semester. Students must meet the following minimum criteria to apply for the award:
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- Be enrolled at Howard University as a Sophomore or above
- Have a grade point average of 3.0 or above
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Major in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering; and
- Students with a disability, who are a Military Veteran, or enrolled in a ROTC Program will be considered (but not a requirement).
The application consists of the following:
- Resume (include community service, leadership and employment/internship experience)
- Student Aid Report (received from filing FAFSA)
- Most recent unofficial or official transcript
- Recommendation letter from current school faculty member (must be on school letterhead and includes faculty signature)
- Essay: in a minimum of 500 words, please address ONE of the following questions:
- 1. Describe a significant setback, challenge or opportunity in your life and the impact that it has had on you. How did this experience enhance your leadership ability?
- 2. What inspired you to pursue a degree in your current field of study and what impact will it have on our society?
Document format accepted: PDF OR MS Word
Application Deadline: December 31, 2012
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Walmart First-Generation Scholarship for Incoming Freshmen
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Walmart are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students who will be incoming freshmen at one of the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the TMCF member-school network. The Walmart First Generation Scholarship is open to all incoming freshmen/graduating high school seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Selected scholars will receive a mentor and a one-year merit scholarship of $6,200 for the 2013-2014 academic school year, which will be used to cover the costs of tuition and fees, on-campus room and board and required textbooks purchased from member-schools. The funds are applied in the fall and spring semesters at $3,100 per semester. This is a one-time scholarship and is not renewable.
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- Be enrolled as a full-time freshman student at one of TMCF’s 47 member schools for the 2013-2014 academic school year
- Graduating High School Senior
- Be recommended by the school's Faculty or Staff of the school
- Have demonstrated leadership ability through a variety of measures
- Be a first-generation college student
- Current grade point average of 2.5 or higher
- Be a U.S. Citizen
The application consists of the following:
- Resume (include community service, leadership and employment/internship experience)
- Student Aid Report (received from filing FAFSA)
- Most recent transcript (applicants may upload a copy of either an unofficial or official transcript)
- Recommendation letter from current school faculty member (must be on school letterhead and includes faculty signature)
- Essay: In a minimum of 500 words, please address the following question: What does it mean to be the first person in your family to receive a college degree?
Document format accepted: PDF OR MS Word
Application Deadline: May 17, 2013
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Wells Fargo Scholarship
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Wells Fargo are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending one of the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the TMCF member-school network. The Wells Fargo Scholarship is open to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selected scholars will receive a one-year merit scholarship of $4,400 for the 2013-2014 academic school year, which will be used to cover the costs of tuition and fees, on-campus room and board and required textbooks purchased from member schools. The funds are applied in the fall and spring semesters at $2,200 per semester.
Click here for additional scholarship requirements.
- Be enrolled as a Junior or Senior at one of TMCF’s member-schools
- Current grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Open to all majors
- Have demonstrated leadership ability through a variety of measures
The application consists of the following:
- Resume (include community service, leadership and employment/internship experience)
- Student Aid Report (received from filing FAFSA)
- Most recent transcript (unofficial or official)
- Recommendation letter from current school faculty member (must be on school letterhead and includes faculty signature)
- Essay: In a minimum of 500 words, please address the following question: What inspired you to pursue a degree in your current field of study and what are your career aspirations?
Document format accepted: PDF OR MS Word
Application Deadline: May 29, 2013
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