The FAFSA is is the only way to apply for federal student aid. The FAFSA information will be used to evaluate your financial need and determine how much federal aid you are eligible to receive to apply towards your education. Each January, the FAFSA is available for the upcoming school year.  It is best to fill it out as early as you can because some aid is first come, first served. For more information and eligibility requirements for FAFSA, visit fafsa.gov

Scholarships

$5,750,236 of funding for 2019-20 scholarships enables 1,153 students to stay in school.

Meet Our Talent

Erika Neal

Dear Dr. Payne: As a graduate of Virginia State University, I had the pleasure of meeting you at the Virginia State University Commencement Ceremony after I shared my inspiring story of accepting a job offer with Walmart eCommerce. I gained this opportunity from the award-winning Thurgood Marshall Leadership Institute, and I officially start my position in

Talia Hawley

Being a Hennessy Fellow means leading by example. I am so grateful to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Hennessy for investing and empowering me to push the limits of my potential to achieve my dreams. I consider myself a nonprofit, with a mission to pay it forward. The Hennessy Fellows Boot Camp will give me

Jonathan Jones

I am thankful to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Hennessy for this opportunity of a lifetime. Being selected as a Hennessy Fellow is extremely fulfilling. It means Hennessy and TMCF believe I represent the same level of excellence they both strive for every day. The exposure to Hennessy corporate executives, professional mentorship, networking events,