Alper Skyland Scholarship (TMCF)
Scholarship Overview: HBCU sophomores (as of next academic year) with financial need and a 2.7+ GPA majoring in history, English, math, or chemistry who demonstrate financial need.
Deadline Date: April 24, 2026
Scholarship Details:
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and the Alper Skyland Foundation are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
- Online application
- Two-minute video
Application Requirements: Minimum GPA, Transcript, Video
Essay Details:
Create a two-minute video responding to the following:
What core principles or values do you believe are most essential to creating positive change in your community and future career field? How do you plan to embody them in both your educational pursuits and interactions with others?
Award Amount: $19,125
Award Details:
Eight (8) scholars will be selected to receive a renewable scholarship of up to $6,375 for the 2026-2027 academic year, for a total of up to $19,125 over three years (sophomore, junior, senior). The total eligible scholarship amount will be allocated in one installment during the fall 2026 semester (which can only be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees).
Website/URL: https://tmcf.org/scholarships/
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: Chemistry, Communications & Journalism, Humanities, Museums & Libraries, Mathematics
Applicant’s Current Education Level: College Student
Institution Type: Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCUs)