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STRATEGIC PILLARS
98%
of TMCF’s awards are distributed exclusively to HBCUs and PBIs.
is the average graduation rate for TMCF scholarship recipients.
In contrast, the overall graduation rate for Black students is just 46% and students at HBCUs have a lower graduation rate of 39%.
93%
of all first-time students who attend TMCF member schools rely on financial aid in their pursuit of a degree.
87%
MORE THAN
70%
of public HBCU graduates permanently enter the middle class and have better lifelong health and economic outcomes.
75%
of HBCU students are on TMCF member school campuses.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENT
INVESTMENT
Evolve financial aid into a strategic platform for long- term academic, personal and professional success.
Scholarships fuel mobility, leadership and economic advancement—not just tuition relief.
DELIVERED +500M
PROGRAMMATIC INNOVATION
AND RESOURCES
Scale high-impact programs that support the full student journey—from enrollment to employment.
TMCF programs drive measurable student success, institutional value and national visibility.
TRAINED +300K
TALENT DISCOVERY AND
DEVELOPMENT
Build the premier pipeline connecting HBCU students to competitive careers and executive leadership.
TMCF becomes the top partner for employers and institutions seeking the best available student talent at scale.
IMPACTED +13K
RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY
Establish TMCF as a national authority in higher education policy, equity research and student-centered advocacy.
TMCF is a trusted voice shaping policy, producing data-driven insights and championing systemic change.
+150M
INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING
Equip HBCUs with the tools, infrastructure and innovation needed to thrive in a competitive higher education landscape.
Member institutions become more resilient, technologically advanced and financially sustainable.
+180M
MORE THAN
300,000
students prepared for career success
MORE THAN
13,000
students developed at the annual Leadership Institute
300
classroom teachers trained to impact more than 31,000 K-12 students each year
5,100
students secured jobs and/or internships
JOIN US AS WE PUT
BRIGHT MINDS
TO WORK
For more information, please contact:
THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND
202.507.4851 | info@tmcf.org | tmcf.org