Scholarship
Sallie Mae Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors
The Sallie Mae Fund (administered by Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund)
Award
up to $10,000
Deadline
~Apr 24, 2027
Estimated; confirm on sponsor site
Needs-based scholarship contest for Pell-eligible high school seniors planning full-time undergraduate study within one year of graduation. Up to thirty awards of up to $10,000 each.
Eligibility
- Grade levels
- High school senior
- Citizenship
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Minimum GPA
- 2.75
Application requirements
- Submit entry through the TMCF open scholarships portal: Apply at tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarships/open-scholarships/ during the published contest period.
- Upload transcript for most recently completed term: Official or unofficial transcript must include end-of-term grades and cumulative GPA.
- Upload FAFSA Student Aid Report: 2026–2027 official rules require a copy of the AY 26–27 FAFSA Student Aid Report.
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Submit required video response: Video must address the community-values prompt in the official rules.
Essay prompt
- What core principles or values do you believe are most essential to creating positive change in your community and future career field? How do you plan to embody them in both your educational pursuits and interactions with others?
Verified Jun 21, 2026 · View official source