The Sallie Mae Fund’s Completing the Dream Scholarship Program helps students from under-resourced, underrepresented, and underserved communities complete their post-secondary education.
Students on-track to complete their degree or continuous education program who are facing financial challenges may apply to receive a one-time scholarship of up to $2,500 to help complete their post-secondary education program.
Completing the Dream Scholarship Program
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Helping more under resourced, underrepresented, and underserved students graduate
Graduating from higher education provides a clear pathway to opportunity, but students of color finish their degree programs at lower rates than their white peers.
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The benefits of completing higher education
College graduates receive more economic rewards throughout their lifetime, compared to those who leave school with no degree.
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A scholarship to help students persist and succeed
To address financial obstacles that can prevent students from under-resourced, underrepresented, and underserved communities from completing their post-secondary program, The Sallie Mae Fund launched the Completing the Dream Scholarship Program, in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
Since 2021, we’ve awarded nearly 800 Completing the Dream Scholarships totaling $1.95 million, to help students complete their dream of higher education.
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Sallie Mae cares about providing you the resources needed to successfully navigate financing college. That's why we're offering you the opportunity to earn a $2,000 scholarship. No registration required and there’s no need to create an account.footnote 3