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Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships

Offered by Thurgood Marshall College Fund

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships is varies by program, scholarship from Thurgood Marshall College Fund for undergraduate students and graduate students across the United States. The sponsor does not publish a minimum GPA. The deadline is Rolling; individual scholarships open and close throughout the year. It is a one-time award.

Key facts for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships
Award amountVaries by program
DeadlineRolling; individual scholarships open and close throughout the year
SponsorThurgood Marshall College Fund
Minimum GPANone published by the sponsor
Who can applyUndergraduate, Graduate
LocationNational
Race requirementMinority-focused
RenewableNo
Essay requiredNot stated
Official pagetmcf.org
Last verified

About the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund supports students at publicly-supported HBCUs and predominantly Black institutions. TMCF has awarded more than $500 million in scholarships and career readiness programming, including over $20 million in the 2023-2024 academic year across more than 2,000 students. Its awards fall into three types: Gap Completion Scholarships for students with urgent financial need, Access Scholarships covering tuition, fees and on-campus housing, and Programmatic Scholarships covering tuition, fees and on-campus room and board. Students apply by creating a profile in the TMCF scholarship portal, which then matches them to the awards they qualify for.

Minority-focused. Open to students from underrepresented or minority backgrounds, including Black students.

Who is eligible

To apply for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships, Thurgood Marshall College Fund requires that you meet all of the following:

  • Eligibility varies from one scholarship to another
  • Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements for the specific award
  • Students apply by creating a Student Profile in the TMCF Scholarship Portal and applying to matched scholarships

These are the requirements as published by the sponsor. Always confirm on the official page before applying, since sponsors update criteria between cycles.

Cycle status. TMCF publishes currently open scholarships on its Open Scholarships page and in the student portal.

How to apply

  1. Open the official Thurgood Marshall College Fund page and read the current criteria in full.
  2. Confirm you meet every requirement listed above before starting.
  3. Gather supporting documents, which typically include transcripts and recommendations.
  4. Submit before Rolling; individual scholarships open and close throughout the year. Sponsors rarely accept late applications.

Go to the official application at tmcf.org

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships: common questions

What is the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships?

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships is a scholarship worth Varies by program from Thurgood Marshall College Fund. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund supports students at publicly-supported HBCUs and predominantly Black institutions. TMCF has awarded more than $500 million in scholarships and career readiness programming, including over $20 million in the 2023-2024 academic year across more than 2,000 students. Its awards fall into three types: Gap Completion Scholarships for students with urgent financial need, Access Scholarships covering tuition, fees and on-campus housing, and Programmatic Scholarships covering tuition, fees and on-campus room and board. Students apply by creating a profile in the TMCF scholarship portal, which then matches them to the awards they qualify for.

Who is eligible for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships?

Thurgood Marshall College Fund requires that applicants eligibility varies from one scholarship to another, along with 2 further requirements: applicants must meet all eligibility requirements for the specific award; students apply by creating a Student Profile in the TMCF Scholarship Portal and applying to matched scholarships. Open to students from underrepresented or minority backgrounds, including Black students.

What is the deadline for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships?

This award does not have a fixed published deadline. Its usual cycle is: Rolling; individual scholarships open and close throughout the year. TMCF publishes currently open scholarships on its Open Scholarships page and in the student portal.

Is there a GPA requirement for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships?

Thurgood Marshall College Fund does not publish a minimum GPA for this award. That usually means applications are assessed holistically, with essays, financial need, recommendations, and community involvement weighed alongside grades.

Is the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships only for Black students?

No. Open to students from underrepresented or minority backgrounds, including Black students. We verified this against the sponsor's published criteria on August 13, 2026.

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