TMCF Enterprise Access HBCU Scholarship

Offered by Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Award
$15,000
Deadline
Jan 8, 2027
Awards
81
Grade Level
College Student
Essay
Required

About This Scholarship

The Enterprise Access HBCU Scholarship, funded by Enterprise Mobility and administered by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, is one of the largest programs in TMCF's current lineup: 81 scholars each receive up to $15,000 for the 2027-2028 academic year, paid in two installments across the fall 2027 and spring 2028 semesters.

Eligibility covers full-time undergraduates from freshman through senior year in any major at TMCF member institutions — 57 publicly supported HBCUs, historically Black community colleges, predominantly Black institutions, and affiliated medical and law schools. Applicants need a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA, U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency, a 2027-2028 FAFSA on file by selection time, and demonstrated financial need.

The application asks for a two-minute video on how you will use your education to change the world and the community impact you have made or plan to make — language that echoes TMCF's own vision of changing the world one leader at a time. With 81 awards available, the odds here are meaningfully better than most five-figure scholarships.

Eligibility

  • Full-time undergraduate (freshman through senior) at a TMCF member institution (57 publicly supported HBCUs, HBCCs, PBIs, and medical/law schools)
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
  • U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
  • 2027-2028 FAFSA filed by selection time; demonstrated financial need
  • All majors welcome

How To Apply

  • Register on the TMCF Scholarship Portal at scholarships.tmcf.org
  • Complete the 2027-2028 Enterprise Access HBCU Scholarship application
  • Record and submit a two-minute video on how you will use your education to change the world and your community impact
  • Submit before January 8, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. EST

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the award and how is it paid?

Selected scholars receive up to $15,000 for the 2027-2028 academic year, split into two installments — one in fall 2027 and one in spring 2028.

Who funds this scholarship?

Enterprise Mobility funds the program, and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund administers it for students at its 57 member institutions.

What if I attend a community college?

Students at historically Black community colleges should look at the companion Enterprise Access HBCC Scholarship, which runs on the same timeline with 34 awards of up to $1,500.

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