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TMCF | McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarship

Provided by Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and McDonald’s

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$15,000
30–60 min
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About this scholarship

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and McDonald’s offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending TMCF’s member schools, including 57 publicly supported HBCUs, HBCCs, PBIs, and medical and law schools. Sixty scholars will be selected to receive a need-based scholarship of up to $15,000 for the 2026-2027 academic year. The scholarship amount will be allocated in two installments: one during the fall 2026 semester and the second during the spring 2027 semester, applicable to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees.

Quick facts

Award amount

$15,000

Number of awards

60 awards available

Frequency

Annually

Deadline

April 24, 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 as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior or senior attending an HBCU during the 2026-2027 academic year

Current cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or higher

Must be able to demonstrate leadership abilities

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

How to apply

  1. Confirm eligibility

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  2. Gather required materials

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  3. Submit through the official program

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