TMCF | Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s Scholarship

Scholarship Overview

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending TMCF’s member schools that include 56 publicly-supported historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), historically Black community colleges (HBCCs), publicly Black institutions (PBIs), medical and law schools. Four (4) scholars will be selected to receive a need-based scholarship of up to $5,000 for the 2025-2026 academic school year. The total eligible scholarship amount will be disbursed as a single payment during Fall 2025 semester (which can only be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees).

Eligibility Requirements:

Be a full-time enrolled student as a junior or senior at a TMCF Member-School during the 2025-2026 academic school year Open to designated majors focusing on conservation or sustainability-related fields Current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher Must have the 2025-2026 FAFSA on file at your selected university/college by the time of selection 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

Scholarship Allocation:

The eligible total amount will be funded in one disbursement for the 2025-2026 academic year, based on the conditions outlined in the scholar’s contract.

How to Apply

All applicants must:
Create a 2-minute video responding to the following:

What unique perspective, passion or curiosity drives your academic interests? How do you envision it shaping your future as a scholar and leader in your field?

Award
Varies
Deadline
04/25/2025