The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) administers several scholarships. Tennessee State University is designated as a TMCF member school. I tell students to check every two weeks to see if scholarships are open.
When I try to create links here to TMCF, they don’t work, so I will tell you what words to use in Google.
Type Open Scholarships TMCF and then click on the page, Open Scholarships.
You should check the above to see if there are any scholarships that apply to your major and your situation.
I will only feature about 4 scholarships, but there are 11 scholarships open now.
Only partial details below. You should check the website to see if there are any scholarships that apply to your major and your situation.
I will only feature about 4 scholarships, but there are 11 scholarships open now.
Only partial details below.
Up to $10,000 TMCF | Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate School Students, D: July 17, 2026
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, enrolled full-time or part-time in a graduate level program during 2026-2027 academic year, able to demonstrate financial need, U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, “Able to demonstrate good moral character in all aspects of your life, including personal, professional, educational, in your community and online presence”
“Twenty (20) students enrolled at least part-time in an accredited graduate level program will be selected to receive a scholarship up to $10,000 for the 2026-2027 academic year.
All applicants must:
Create a two-minute video responding to the following:
What core principles or values do you believe are most essential to creating positive change in your community and future career field? How do you plan to embody them in both your educational pursuits and interactions with others?”
2. https://tmcf.org/open-scholarships/tmcf-sallie-mae-fund-completing-the-dream-gap-scholarship/
Up to $2,500 TMCF | Sallie Mae Completing the Dream Scholarship, D: Dec 1, 2026
Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, enrolled full-time or part-time, “undergraduate senior or graduate student who will complete their degree or program by the end of the spring 2027 semester (can be either fall 2026 or spring 2027)”
“Fifty (50) students completing a two-year, four-year or trade/vocational certificate/certification program will be selected to receive a gap scholarship of $2,500 for the 2026-2027 academic 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.”
All applicants must create a two-minute video responding to the following:
Tell us about your current financial situation. Why is it important that you receive this funding?”
3. . https://tmcf.org/open-scholarships/2026-2027-tmcf-keith-r-johnson-memorial-scholarship/
Up to $10,625 TMCF | Keith R. Johnson Memorial Scholarship, D: July 17, 2026
Current cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, full-time as an undergraduate student or at least part-time as a graduate/professional student at a TMCF member school during the 2026-2027 academic year, 2026-2027 FAFSA on file, demonstrate financial need.
“Open to U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551, and international students.”
Notice that this scholarship is open to international students.
“All applicants must create a two-minute video responding to the following:
What core principles or values do you believe are most essential to creating positive change in your community and future career field? How do you plan to embody them in both your educational pursuits and interactions with others?”
4. https://tmcf.org/open-scholarships/2026-2027-tmcf-ivy-beauty-scholarship/
Up to $4,100 TMCF | Ivy Beauty Scholarship. D: July 17, 2026
Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, enrolled full-time as an undergraduate at a TMCF member school in the 2026-2027 academic year, 2026-2027 FAFSA on file, demonstrate financial need, “U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551.”
“All applicants must create a two-minute video responding to the following:
What core principles or values do you believe are most essential to creating positive change in your community and future career field? How do you plan to embody them in both your educational pursuits and interactions with others?”
Remember, there are a total of eleven scholarships that may apply to you, so check them out.
Online and In-Person Writing Center Appointments Available
The AARC Writing Center at TSU assists students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.
Appointments can be in person or online.
We can help you with scholarship essays, resumes, applications, or any other writing project.
Our contact information (EAB links, email addresses, and phone numbers) can be found here: https://www.tnstate.edu/asc/writing.aspx
Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Writing Center coordinator; Dr. Shiloh Carroll, Writing Consultant; Ms. Lori Danley, Writing Consultant; and Mr. Mike Turner, Writing Consultant
You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.
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