About
Award Amount: up to $15,000 for sixty students
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and McDonald’s are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending TMCF’s member schools that include 57 publicly supported historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), historically Black community colleges (HBCCs), predominantly Black institutions (PBIs), and medical and law schools.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior or senior attending an HBCU during the 2026-2027 academic year
- Current cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or higher
- Must be able to demonstrate leadership abilities
- Must be 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:
Answer the following essay question in 100 words:
- What values are most important to you for making a positive difference in your community and future career? How will you show those values in school and when working with others?
Application Dates:
This application opens September 15, 2025, and closes April 24, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST (Eastern Standard Time).
