2026-2027 TMCF | Guardians of the Wild Scholarship

Provided by Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Re:wild

July 17, 2026(44 days left)
$50,000
30–60 min

About this scholarship

Need-based scholarship funded by TMCF and Re:wild supporting graduate students at HBCUs pursuing conservation- and environment-related fields. Fourteen scholars will receive awards of up to $50,000 for the 2026-2027 academic year, paid in two disbursements (fall 2026 and spring 2027). Applicants must submit a two-minute video as part of the application.

Quick facts

Award amount

$50,000

Number of awards

14 awards available

Frequency

See provider

Deadline

July 17, 2026

Time to apply

30–60 min

Essay

May be required — check provider

Account required:This application may require creating an account on the provider's site.

Eligibility requirements

5 listed

Be enrolled full-time or part-time as a graduate student at an HBCU during the 2026-2027 academic year

Major in one of the eligible fields or related fields (see majors list)

Current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher

Must be able to demonstrate 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

  1. Confirm eligibility

    Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.

  2. Gather required materials

    Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.

  3. Submit through the official program

    Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.

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