TMCF | Truist Bank 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 Bank are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending one of TMCF’s member-schools that include 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). Twenty-five (25) scholars will be selected to receive a scholarship up to $5,000 for the 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 a sophomore, junior or senior at a school listed below during the 2021-2022 academic school year.
• Must attend one of the following schools during the 2021-2020 academic year:
  • Alabama A&M University
  • Alabama State University
  • Bowie State University
  • Claflin University
  • Clark Atlanta University
  • Elizabeth City State University
  • Fayetteville State University
  • Fisk University
  • Florida A&M University
  • Hampton University
  • Howard University
  • Johnson C. Smith University
  • Morehouse College
  • NC A&T University
  • Norfolk State University
  • North Carolina Central University
  • Prairie View A&M University
  • Savannah State University
  • South Carolina State University
  • Spelman College
  • Tennessee State University
  • Texas Southern University
  • Tuskegee University
  • Virginia Union University
  • Virginia State University
  • Winston Salem State University
  • Open to the following majors:
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Related majors
• Current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 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:

• 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 Fall 2020 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.
• Answer the following essay question (Maximum of 250 words):
  • 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?

This application is closed.