Completing the Dream Gap Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: Gap Scholarship provides financial support to college or trade students at risk of leaving school or not completing their program due to financial hardship or an unexpected emergency (2025-2026 AY)
Application Available: June 2, 2025
Deadline Date: December 1, 2025
Scholarship Details:
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 Requirements:
- Enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited post-secondary institution or continuous education program
- Two-year Schools
- Four-year Schools
- Vocational/Technical certificate/certification program
- Be 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 higher
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
- Must be able to demonstrate leadership abilities
- Must be able to demonstrate good moral character in all aspects of your life, including personal, professional, educational, in your community, and online presence
How to Apply:
All applicants must create a 2-minute video.
Application Requirements: Minimum GPA
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: $2,500
Award Details:
170 will be selected to receive a gap scholarship of $2,500 for the 2025-2026 academic school year.
Website/URL: https://tmcf.org/open-scholarships/tmcf-sallie-mae-fund-completing-the-dream-gap-scholarship/
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Email: dheo@doe.k12.de.us
Filters:
Eligibility: Financial Need, U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: College Student, Technical/Trade Student
Location Specific: National
Institution Type: Trade/Technical Schools