McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship
Up to $15,000
- New this week
- 2.7+ GPA
Need-based award of up to $15,000 for 2027–28 for full-time HBCU undergraduates with leadership experience.
Deadline April 23, 2027 · 2027–28 cycle. You’ll apply on scholarships.tmcf.org, not here.
Who can apply
- Year in school
- High school, Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
- Minimum GPA
- 2.7
- Citizenship
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- Based on
- Need-based
- Essay
- Required
- Renewable
- Not stated
Requirements can change. Read the full rules on tmcf.org (opens in a new tab) before you apply.
What you’ll need
- Online application in the TMCF scholarship portal
- 200-word essay: how you plan to use your education to change the world
- Demonstrated financial need
- Demonstrated leadership
Details
Paid in two installments (fall 2027 and spring 2028). The spring installment covers only verifiable tuition and usual fees.
Open to full-time freshmen through seniors in 2027–28, so current high school seniors entering college in fall 2027 can apply. TMCF's page mentions both TMCF member schools and 'attending an HBCU' — confirm your school is eligible on the official page.
Checked against the official site on November 8, 2026. Source: tmcf.org (opens in a new tab)