
Scholarship
Sallie Mae Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors
About
The Sallie Mae Fund's Bridging the Dream Scholarship, administered with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, awards 30 Pell-Grant-eligible high school seniors up to $10,000 each toward an accredited two- or four-year college, technical program, or certificate program. Selection weighs financial need, academic record, and a personal statement or video submission. The scholarship targets students who might otherwise struggle to afford postsecondary education.
Who can apply
- Grades
- Grade 12
- International students
- Can't apply
What it takes
- EssayNeeded
- Recommendation lettersNot needed
- InterviewNot needed
- PortfolioNot needed
What they look for
- Grades
- Community service
- Character
- Financial need











