Scholarship

Sallie Mae Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors

  • Grade 12
  • Highly selective

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

  1. Grades
  2. Community service
  3. Character
  4. Financial need