03/30/2026
Scholarship Alert!!
TMCF McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship
Offered by Thurgood Marshall College Fund & McDonald's - 60 awards worth up to $15,000 - Grade level: College Students - Open Date: September 15, 2025 - Application Deadline: April 24, 2026
Scholarship Overview
The TMCF McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarship is an incredible opportunity for exceptional students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). With 60 (sixty) $15,000 scholarships available for the upcoming academic year, this scholarship can help cover verifiable costs associated with tuition and fees for motivated students. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior at an HBCU. To apply, interested students must submit a 100-word statement answering the question: “What values are most important to you for making a positive difference in your community and future career? How will you show those values in school and when working with others?”
If you’re an HBCU student, we encourage you to apply!
About Thurgood Marshall College Fund & McDonald's
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) works to provide unparalleled access to a funnel of opportunities for students to journey to college, through college and into a career. Despite the universal challenges that face today’s college bound student, TMCF is dedicated to transforming the lives of thousands of students each year.
Eligibility information
This scholarship is open to students who meet the eligibility criteria:
Grade Level: College Students
College Type: HBCU
Race/Ethnicity: Black/African
Citizenship Status: U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents
Minimum GPA: 2.7
Link: https://tmcf.org/.../2026-2027-tmcf-mcdonalds-black-and.../