Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarship

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarship

To apply for a 2009-10 TMCF scholarship please ensure you have the following documentation before you begin your application.

1. Please select one of the following topics to write an essay of 500-1000 words (This is a required document. If you submit your application without a copy of your essay, you application will not be considered for award).

What made you choose to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
How have you made a difference on your college campus and what legacy will you leave behind once you have graduated?
If you are a first generation college student, what does it mean to be the first in your family to attain a college degree

2. Please attach an updated resume with your online scholarship application . Include any information on honor/awards you have received and school or volunteer activities. (This is a required document. If you submit your application without a copy of your essay, you application will not be considered for award).

3. Please attach a letter of recommendation from, but not limited to, former teachers, college administrators, community leaders or similar persons concerning the academic ability, character, repuatation, or professional aptitude of the applicant (This is a required document. If you submit your application without a copy of your essay, you application will not be considered for award),

4. Please attach an updated copy of your transcript with your online application. Copy of transcript may be submitted as an unoffical copy(This is a required document. If you submit your application without a copy of your essay, you application will not be considered for award).

The online scholarship application will close on August 15, 2009 and notification will only go out to awarded scholars.

To apply for the 2009-2010 Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarship go to:

http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/apply

For more information, contact Emilie Clingerman

Last updated: 06/25/2009

Please note: Once you begin this application process you will not be permitted to return to the same application

Application dealine: August 15, 2009