The TMCF HBCU Scholars Program at Lawson State is a FREE, one-week residential summer experience designed for high-achieving high school juniors (rising seniors). The program provides students with the opportunity to:

Learn about HBCU institutions
Explore college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities
Engage in career exploration and academic pathway discovery
Participate in leadership and college readiness activities

Program Details

Dates: July 19 – July 24, 2026
Eligibility: Current high school juniors (Class of 2027)
Students must be able to participate in the full week-long program

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Letter of recommendation
Statement of Interest
Academic information (unofficial/official transcript with a minimum 2.5 GPA)

Apply Here

Application Tip (Please Share with Students)

The application includes a “Save & Continue” feature, allowing students to:

Click Save at the bottom of the application
Skip account creation
Enter their email address
Receive a link to return and complete the application later

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