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“As a first- generation
college student, navigating the
early stages of my college career
was challenging due to limited resources, funding and guidance. Receiving scholarships from TMCF has provided me with
the financial aid, encouragement and motivation to
stay on track.”
Kadeisha Davis, Howard University
CONFERENCE &
PRESENTATIONS
ADVANCING THOUGHT LEADERSHIP IN SCHOLARSHIP ADMINISTRATION
TMCF significantly elevated its national profile as a thought leader in scholarship administration at the 2024 National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA) Annual Conference in Salt Lake City. Three TMCF-led proposals
were competitively selected
for presentation, underscoring
our unwavering commitment
to innovation, equity and
operational excellence. These
impactful sessions—focused
on mitigating bias in scholar
selection, navigating inter-
generational communication and developing effective emergency financial support —demonstrated our proactive approach to addressing critical issues in scholarship strategy. Each presentation aligns directly with our programmatic innovation and resources pillar, positioning TMCF at the vanguard of shaping national best practices.
Selected Presentations
• Implicit Bias to Explicit Inclusivity: Creating Equitable Scholar Selection Processes Presented by Jessica Alcindor, Teshena DeBrew and Charise Garrett
• FromBoomerstoZoomers:NavigatingScholarship Messaging Across Generations
Presented by Natasha Ramsey, Natasha Spencer and Bryan Woodson
• 911Emergency:CreatinganEffectiveEmergency Funding Framework
Presented by Jacqueline Powers, Shana Pryor and Shannon Stewart
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