About Sallie Mae

Together, Sallie Mae© and The Sallie Mae Fund share an enduring vision to make a difference nationally, and in our hometowns, through strategic grantmaking, scholarships, employee giving, and financial literacy programs that help power confidence as students begin their unique journey and ultimately thrive in college, careers, and community. Click here to learn more.

Overview

The 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 or continuous education program.

Two (2) students completing a two-year, four-year, or trade/vocational certificate/certification program will be selected to receive a gap scholarship up to $2,500 for the 2021 – 2022 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 at an accredited post-secondary institution or continuous education program
    • Two-year Schools
    • Four-year Schools
    • Vocational/Technical certificate/certification program

  • Enrolled in your final year of study

  • Degree or program ends fall 2021 semester

  • Open to resident of Utah or attending an accredited postsecondary domestic institution in Utah only

  • Have an unpaid school balance up to $2,500

  • Current cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher

  • Be Pell-Grant eligible

  • Be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551

  • Be a diverse candidate
    • Diverse shall include, but not limited to:
      • Gender
      • Disability
      • Race
      • Ethnicity
      • Belonging to an underserved community

  • Able to demonstrate leadership abilities.

  • 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:

  • Provide a copy of the 2021- 2022 FAFSA Student Aid Report.
  • Provide the transcript (official or unofficial) for your most recently completed academic term-this should include your end of (Insert AY Semester) grades and cumulative GPA.
  • Please provide an email address for one recommender to complete a character reference form. They will be required to answer three questions regarding your character reference.
  • Need to upload a professional image
    • Answer the following statements:
      Written essay (max. 250 words per question)
      • Please tell us about a time when you overcame a significant obstacle, and how you did it.
    • Video question (Reflecting back and Projecting Forward) Up to 2 mins
      • As you approach the end of your college journey, tell us what you learned along the way and how you will use that knowledge to make your dreams for the future come true.

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