McDonald's Awarding $500,000 In HBCU Scholarships - Deadline Approaching Soon!
Posted By: Will Moss on April 09, 2021 In Partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, May 10 Deadline to Apply For the second consecutive year, McDonald’s USA, through its Black & Positively Golden Scholarship Program, is awarding half a million dollars to incoming and current HBCU students. Through this initiative, in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), McDonald’s is furthering its support of the next generation of leaders. According to “Moving Upward and Onward: Income Mobility at Historically Black Colleges and Universities,” a study conducted by Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute/Rutgers Graduate School of Education, more students experience upward mobility at HBCUs than any other institutions, and nearly 70% of HBCUs students attain at least middle-class incomes. Understanding the impact of HBCUs on Black youth, McDonald’s is committed to helping elevate the Black community by awarding scholarships to students who are striving to turn their dreams of attending and graduating from an HBCU into reality. “We are proud to continue our longstanding partnership with McDonald’s and work with these exceptional students,” said Dr. Harry L. Williams, President and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). “Amid the uncertainty and confusion of the current state of the world, students remain some of the key drivers of change. They are rising to the challenges they are facing and working hard to provide much-needed support to their families and communities. With the help of partners like McDonald’s, TMCF is committed to supporting these outstanding students and helping them develop into tomorrow’s industry leaders.” Incoming and current HBCU students are encouraged to apply for the Black & Positively Golden Scholarship now through May 10 at 11:59 PM EST at www.tmcf.org. Thirty-four scholarships, up to $15,000 each will be awarded to students for the 2021-2022 academic year, and winners will be announced this summer. Students interested in applying must meet the following eligibility requirements: Be 18 years old or older Be enrolled full-time as a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior attending an HBCU during the 2021-2022 academic school year Have a current cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or higher Demonstrate leadership abilities and financial need Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 Application Link: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/schol... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
Comments
More From This Author
Latest Scholarship Tips
![]() |
Over $1.8M Available in Scholarships for Black StudentsThe degree attainment gap between black adults compared to white adults is still broad, however, black students’ college enrollment has grown in the past two decades. Financial needs are common in the ...more
Kennedy Williams • 138 Views • June 27th, 2022 |
![]() |
ScholarshipBased on your commitment to Peak Ed and your achievements, you are one of only a few students who the Peak Ed team has nominated to take advantage of an exciting summer program opportunity! Was able t ...more
Aileen Torres • 13 Views • June 26th, 2022 |
![]() |
Are You an HBCU Student Pursuing a Degree in Architecture or Engineering? This Scholarship is FOR YOU!The Betty and Mort Marshall Memorial Scholarship was established to promote diversity in the building sciences and to support students pursuing architecture and engineering degrees at a historically B ...more
Kennedy Williams • 1,813 Views • April 20th, 2022 |
![]() |
Propel Student Impact Scholarship Applications Are NOW OPEN, APPLY NOW!The Propel Center, the global HBCU technology and learning hub intended to level the playing field and open greater doors of opportunity for their students, today announced the launch of its Propel St ...more
Kennedy Williams • 1,983 Views • February 28th, 2022 |
Popular Scholarship Tips
![]() |
Scholarship Opportunity for ALL HBCU Students | Tom Joyner Foundation & DennysThe Tom Joyner Foundation and Denny’s Corporation, franchisor and operator of one of America’s largest full-service restaurant chains, today announced the fifth annual Hungry For Education (HFE) schol ...more
Marcus Gilmore • 5,320 Views • September 21st, 2016 |
![]() |
Scholarship Opportunity for Women at HBCUs| Deadline Tomorrow 9.28The Tom Joyner Foundation (TJF) and Dark and Lovely® are continuing their program designed to provide scholarship funding as well as specialized training for and awarding job-related opportunities and ...more
Marcus Gilmore • 4,410 Views • September 27th, 2016 |