#SallieMaeFundScholarship
Applications are now open through April 25, 2025.
Our Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for Graduate Students helps students access and complete their post-secondary education.
Grad students who are facing financial challenges may apply to receive up to a $10,000 scholarship to help them pay for their graduate or professional degree program.
Sallie Mae’s mission is to power confidence as students begin their unique journeys. As an education solutions company, we support students as they navigate to, through, and immediately after higher education. Through The Sallie Mae Fund, our mission-aligned philanthropic efforts remove barriers to college access, close affordability gaps, and help more students complete their higher education. 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).
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Scholarship Overview
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and The Sallie Mae Fund are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending an accredited post-secondary graduate level institution. Ten (10) students enrolled at least part-time in an accredited graduate level program will be selected to receive a scholarship up to $10,000 for the 2025-2026 academic school year.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited post-secondary institution in a graduate level program during the 2025-2026 academic year
- Current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- 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
- Able to demonstrate good moral character in all aspects of your life, including personal, professional, educational, in your community, and online presence
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?
Application Dates
This application opens March 17, 2025, and closes April 25, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST (Eastern Time).
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