Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation Educational Advancement Program

Provided by Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation; administered by Thurgood Marshall College Fund

No deadline
$10,000
30–60 min

About this scholarship

Annual, need-based scholarships (up to $10,000) for certified Descendants of Jesuit slaveholding in the U.S., to assist with college expenses. Awards are paid in two installments (fall 2026 and spring 2027) and administered by TMCF.

Quick facts

Award amount

$10,000

Number of awards

Multiple

Frequency

Annually

Deadline

Not specified

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

7 listed

Must be a certified lineal descendant of Jesuit slaveholding (Descendant) in the United States and have a DTRF certification number

Enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited post-secondary institution or continuous education program (two-year or four-year)

Open to all majors

Current cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher

Must have the 2026-2027 FAFSA on file at your selected university/college by the time of selection

Must be able to demonstrate financial need

Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (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.

Important

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