Scholarship Overview
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Northrop Grumman Foundation are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending TMCF’s member schools that include 56 publicly-supported historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), historically Black community colleges (HBCCs), publicly Black institutions (PBIs), medical and law schools. Ten (10) scholars will be selected to receive a need-based scholarship of up to $3,000 for the 2025-2026 academic school year. The total eligible scholarship amount will be disbursed as a single payment during Fall 2025 semester (which can only be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees).
Eligibility Requirements:
Be a full-time enrolled student as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior or senior at a TMCF member school during the 2025-2026 academic year
Open to the following designated majors:
Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Aeronautical Engineering
Software Engineering
Computer Science
Physics
Current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
Must have the 2025-2026 FAFSA on file at your selected university/college by the time of selection
Must be able to demonstrate a financial need
Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
Scholarship Allocation:
The eligible total amount will be funded in one disbursement for the 2025-2026 academic year, based on the conditions outlined in the scholar’s contract.
How to Apply
All applicants must:
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?
Application Dates
This application opens March 17, 2025, and closes April 25, 2025, at 11:59 pm EST (Eastern Time).
