Application for the 2026/2027 McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden Scholarship is open to U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 who are high school senior or undergraduate college students in the United States. The scholarship is sponsored by Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) to provide financial assistance to applicants who seek help to further their education at an accredited Historically Black College or University (HBCU) as a full-time student seeking a bachelor’s degree. This is a competitive scholarship with a limited number of award and a value of $15,000 given to qualified applicants of the 2026/2027 McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden Scholarship.
Scholarship Overview
- Sponsor: Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)
- Host: Any
- Type: Financial aid
- Award: varies
- Value: $15,000
- Level: Undergraduate
- Target: U.S. students
- Location: United States
2026/2027 McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
The following requirements must be met by the applicants in order to be eligible for the 2026/2027 McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden Scholarship:
- The scholarship application is open to U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 student.
- The scholarship is for high school senior or undergraduate college students in the United States.
- Applicants must have excellent academic performance and good grades, with a minimum GPA of 2.7 score or higher.
- Applicants must be enrolled or plan to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) as a full-time student seeking a bachelor’s degree.
- Applicants will be required to demonstrate their financial need, leadership skills, other extracurricular activities.
2026/2027 McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden Scholarship Application Process
To apply for the 2026/2027 McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden Scholarship, applicants must follow these steps:
- It is essential for applicants to go through the scholarship application before applying for the award.
- Applicants can apply for the scholarship through the online application link provided below.
- Applicants must write an essay in 100 words on what values are most important to you for making a positive difference in your community and future career? How will you show those values in school and when working with others?
- Applicants must provide all the required documents that are needed for the scholarship including transcript, grade, contact information, proof of enrollment, essay, proof of financial need, and completed application form before the deadline date.
- For more information about the scholarship, applicants can contact the scholarship committee using the Contact Us link.
Application Deadline: 24 April 2026
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