TMCF | JPMorgan Chase Hardship Scholarship

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and JPMorgan Chase are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending TMCF’s member schools that include 57 publicly-supported historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), historically Black community colleges (HBCCs), publicly Black institutions (PBIs), medical and law schools. One hundred twenty-one (121) scholars will be selected to receive a need-based scholarship of up to $2,500 for the 2025-2026 academic school year. The total eligible scholarship amount will be disbursed as a single payment during Fall 2025 semester (which can only be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees).

Eligibility Requirements:
Be a full-time enrolled student as an undergraduate (2nd semester) freshman, sophomore, junior or senior at a TMCF member school during the 2025-2026 academic year
Open to all majors
Current cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
Must have the 2025-2026 FAFSA on file at your selected university/college at the time of selection
Must be 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:

Create a 2-minute video responding to the following:

What unique perspective, passion, or curiosity drives your academic interests? How do you envision it shaping your future as a scholar and leader in your field?


Application Dates:
This application opens June 2, 2025, and closes December 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST (Eastern Time) or until funds are exhausted.

Additional Information:
The eligible total amount will be funded in one disbursement for the 2025-2026 academic year, based on the conditions outlined in the scholar’s contract