Bridging the Dream Scholarship (High School Seniors)

Scholarship Overview: 40 students will receive up to $10,000 each to help pay for a two- or four-year degree, professional certificate, or vocational training.

Deadline Date: April 25, 2025

Scholarship Details:

The Sallie Mae Fund’s Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors helps students access higher education. Since 2021, in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund, 120 scholarships totaling $1.15 Million have been awarded to high school seniors.

Eligibility Requirements:
  1. Be currently enrolled as a high school senior
  2. Plan to enroll full-time as a first-time, incoming freshman during the the fall of next year
  3. Plan to be enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution or continuous education program during the next fall:
    • Two-year Schools
    • Four-year Schools
    • Vocational/Technical certificate/certification program
  4. Current cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher
  5. Must be Pell-Grant eligible
  6. Be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
  7. Must be able to demonstrate leadership abilities
  8. Must be able to demonstrate good moral character in all aspects of your life, including personal, professional, educational, in your community, and online presence
Application Requirements:
  1. Online application
  2. 2-minute video

Application Requirements: Minimum GPA, Transcript, Video

Essay Details:

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?

Award Amount: $10,000

Award Details:

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.

Website/URL: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarship/tmcf-bridging-the-dream-scholarship-program-for-high-school-seniors/

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Email: dheo@doe.k12.de.us

Filters:

Eligibility: Financial Need, Minimum GPA/Class Rank, U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: National

 

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