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TRENDS & INSIGHTS
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
A Story of Strategic Investment in Student Success
Our scholarship strategy focused on degree completion, increasing aid for seniors by 5% to comprise 32% of all disbursed funds. This initiative aimed to remove financial barriers crucial for student retention in later academic stages (National Student Clearinghouse Research Center). Juniors received 29% of the allocated aid. Additionally, awards for graduate students, including master’s (4%) and doctoral (2%) candidates, were increased by 4% to promote advanced education. Thirty-six percent
of scholarships were granted to first-generation students, underscoring our commitment to equity, given the critical role of financial aid in their enrollment and persistence (Pell Institute).
CITIZENSHIP STATUS
Expanding Global Reach and Supporting Local Talent
The data on citizenship status reveals an exciting development in our scholarship program’s reach, while continuing strong support for our domestic students.
• U.S. citizen scholarship recipients increased 11.7% to 2,594 from 2,322 in AY23-24.
• Our support for international students grew dramatically, from just one award in AY23-24 to 29 in AY24-25, reflecting a commitment
to global diversity.
• Additionally, the number of students identifying as permanent residents saw an 8.6% increase.
4%
13% 10
19% 29%
2%
SCHOLARSHIP ALLOCATION BY STUDENT CATEGORY
First-Generation Seniors
Juniors Sophomores Freshman Master’s Doctoral
36% 32%
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS BY STUDENT TYPE & ACADEMIC YEAR
AY23-24 AY24-25
TMCF boasts 36% first-generation representation, significantly surpassing the 21.6% HBCU sector benchmark (PNPI, 2022) and demonstrating strong progress toward the national average of 50% for all U.S. college students (Lumina Foundation, 2019).
2.5k 2k 1.5k 1k 500 0
“As a young African American male, it’s essential to equip myself with a strong
educational background. I am appreciative, fortunate, blessed and determined to
represent TMCF in the best light!”
International Student
Permanent U.S.
Resident
Citizen
Bryce Karrington Brown, Tuskegee University
Number of Recipients