TMCF | Truist Access Scholarship

About Truist

Truist: SunTrust and BB&T have combined in a historic merger of equals to create Truist, the sixth largest U.S. bank holding company. With 275 years of combined history serving clients and communities in high-growth markets, our new company delivers the best of both companies’ talent, technology and processes. At Truist, our purpose is to inspire and build better lives and communities. Every day, the pursuit of better drives us—to empower clients with more choice, teammates with more fulfillment, and communities with more hope. We boldly believe in the power of what we can achieve together. Click here to learn more. 

Scholarship Overview

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), and Truist are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Forty-Five (45) scholars will be selected to receive a scholarship up to $10,000 for 2021-2022 academic school year, which can only be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate: freshman, sophomore, junior or senior at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) (listed below) during the 2021-2022 academic school year.
• Be enrolled at an HBCU listed below:
  • Alabama A & M University
  • Alabama State University
  • Albany State University
  • Allen University
  • American Baptist College
  • Benedict College
  • Bennett College
  • Bethune-Cookman University
  • Bowie State University
  • Central State University
  • Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
  • Claflin University
  • Clark Atlanta University
  • Clinton College
  • Coppin State University
  • Denmark Technical College
  • Edward Waters College
  • Elizabeth City State University
  • Fayetteville State University
  • Fisk University
  • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
  • Florida Memorial University
  • Fort Valley State University
  • Howard University
  • Huston-Tillotson University
  • Interdenominational Theological Center
  • Jarvis Christian College
  • Johnson C Smith University
  • Kentucky State University
  • Lane College
  • Le Moyne-Owen College
  • Lincoln University
  • Livingstone College
  • Miles College
  • Morehouse College
  • Morgan State University
  • Morris College
  • North Carolina A & T State University
  • North Carolina Central University
  • Oakwood University
  • Paine College
  • Paul Quinn College
  • Prairie View A & M University
  • Saint Augustine’s University
  • Savannah State University
  • Shaw University
  • Simmons College of Kentucky
  • South Carolina State University
  • Southwestern Christian College
  • Spelman College
  • Stillman College
  • Talladega College
  • Tennessee State University
  • Texas College
  • Texas Southern University
  • Tuskegee University
  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore
  • University of the District of Columbia
  • Voorhees College
  • Wilberforce University
  • Wiley College
  • Winston-Salem State University
• Current cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or higher.
• Able to demonstrate leadership abilities.
• 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.

How to Apply

All Applicants Must:

• For Incoming Freshman – Provide the high school transcript (official or unofficial) from your most recently completed academic term. This should include your Fall 2020 and a cumulative GPA.
• Answer the following question (Video):
  • Truist Bank believes we come from all walks of life but share a common purpose—to inspire and build better lives and communities. How will your education inspire and build better lives for you, your family, and the community?

Application Dates
This application is closed.