TMCF | Coca Cola Foundation First Generation HBCU Scholarship

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Coca-Cola Foundation First Generation HBCU Scholarship 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. Twelve (12) 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 allocated in two installments: one during the Fall 2025 semester and the second during the Spring 2026 semester (which can only be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees).

Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a graduating high school senior in 2024-2025 academic year
Be a full-time enrolled student as an incoming freshman at a TMCF member-school during the 2025-2026 academic school year
Be a first-generation college student
Open to all majors
Current cumulative grade point average of 2.5 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 two disbursements 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