Scholarship Overview

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Creme of Nature are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Twenty-one (21) scholars will be selected to receive a scholarship of up to $5,000 for the 2024-2025 academic school year (which can only be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees).

Eligibility Requirements: 

  • Be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior at an HBCU during the 2024-2025 academic school year.
  • Current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  • Must have the 2024-2025 FAFSA on file at your selected university/college by the time of selection.
  • 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 statement (Video – maximum of 2 minutes)
    • Expand on the following: What legacy means to me is…

Application Dates

This application opens January 16, 2024, and closes March 8, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET – Eastern Time