The Sallie Mae Fund's Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program

In partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, The Sallie Mae Fund’s Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program helps increase access and completion of higher education among students of color and those from underserved communities.

What You Need to Know:
Nearly 900 students, including high school seniors, students in their final year of post-secondary education, and grad students, will receive
scholarships through the scholarship program over the next three years.

Who is eligible:
• The Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors: In 2021, The Sallie Mae Fund will award (25) $10,000 scholarships to high
school seniors who plan to enroll in a two- or four-year degree professional certificate, or vocational training program. Seniors who excel
inside and outside of the classroom and demonstrate financial need can apply now through March 8 at www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream

• The Completing the Dream Scholarship: In 2021, The Sallie Mae Fund will award (260) gap scholarships worth up to $2,500 to minority students
and those from underserved communities who are on track to graduate but are at-risk of not completing due to financial emergency or unpaid
school bill. Students can apply for the Completing the Dream Scholarship, at www.salliemae.com/landing/completing-the-dream.