Provided by Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation; administered by Thurgood Marshall College Fund
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.
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.
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)
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.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
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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