TMCF | Sallie Mae Fund Completing the Dream Gap Scholarship Grant
Funding Amount
Up to US $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
TMCF | Sallie Mae Fund Completing the Dream Gap Scholarship Grant
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Amount: Up to US $2,500
Last Updated: October 15, 2025
Summary
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), in partnership with the Sallie Mae Fund, offers the Completing the Dream Gap Scholarship to 170 students pursuing accredited post-secondary education. Each recipient will receive $2,500 to alleviate financial barriers that may hinder their academic progression. Eligible applicants must demonstrate financial need, maintain good academic standing, and possess leadership qualities. This initiative aims to support students as they navigate their educational journeys and prepare for successful futures.Overview
About the Company Together, Sallie Mae© and The Sallie Mae Fund share an enduring vision to make a difference nationally, and in our hometowns, through strategic grantmaking, scholarships, employee giving, and financial literacy programs that help power confidence as students begin their unique journey and ultimately thrive in college, careers, and community. Scholarship Overview: Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and The Sallie Mae Fund are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending an accredited post-secondary institution. One Hundred Seventy (170) students completing a two-year, four-year, or trade/vocational certificate/certification program will be selected to receive a gap scholarship of $2,500 for the 2025-2026 academic school year. Selected students must be in good academic standing but at risk of not returning to or graduating/completing due to an outstanding financial need, and/or emergency situation that leads to a financial aid crisis.Eligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited post-secondary institution or continuous education programTwo-year SchoolsFour-year SchoolsVocational/Technical certificate/certification programBe an undergraduate senior or graduate student who will complete their degree or program by the end of the Spring 2026 semester (can be either Fall 2025 or Spring 2026)Current cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higherBe a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551Must be able to demonstrate leadership abilitiesMust be able to demonstrate good moral character in all aspects of your life, including personal, professional, educational, in your community, and online presenceWhat Thurgood Marshall College Fund actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 37
- Total given
- $2.66M
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $10K–$675K
- By dollars: Delaware 27%, District of Columbia 17%, Alabama 15%. Top recipient cities: Nashville, TN; Greensboro, NC; Houston, TX.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 32% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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