{"id":1016930,"date":"2026-11-05T01:06:38","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T06:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/sallie-awards-500000-in-scholarships-to-help-students-advance-their-education-and-career-goals\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T01:06:38","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T06:06:38","slug":"sallie-awards-500000-in-scholarships-to-help-students-advance-their-education-and-career-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/sallie-awards-500000-in-scholarships-to-help-students-advance-their-education-and-career-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"Sallie Awards $500,000 in Scholarships to Help Students Advance Their Education and Career Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n.bwlistdisc { list-style-type: disc }\n.bwuline { text-decoration: underline }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Sallie Awards $500,000 in Scholarships to Help Students Advance Their Education and Career Goals<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><i>The Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program Provides $10,000 Scholarships to 30 High School Seniors and 20 Graduate Students Nationwide<\/i><\/p>\n<p>NEWARK, Del.&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nIn celebration of National Scholarship Month, Sallie today announced the newest recipients of its Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program. The Sallie Mae Fund, in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), awarded $500,000 in scholarships to help students access and complete higher education.<\/p>\n<p>\nThrough this year\u2019s program, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.salliemae.com%2Flanding%2Fbridging-the-dream%2F&amp;esheet=54633685&amp;newsitemid=20261102015178&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=30+high+school+seniors&amp;index=1&amp;md5=59feb73b77a59c66c1aea3879de67980\">30 high school seniors<\/a> received $10,000 scholarships based on financial need, academic achievement, leadership, and service. In addition, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.salliemae.com%2Flanding%2Fbridging-the-dream-for-graduates%2F&amp;esheet=54633685&amp;newsitemid=20261102015178&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=20+graduate+students&amp;index=2&amp;md5=3a5419ece797adbd4647ed2ab433b785\">20 graduate students<\/a> pursuing advanced degrees also received $10,000 scholarships.<\/p>\n<p>\nSince 2021, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.salliemae.com%2Fabout%2Fscholarship-opportunities%2F&amp;esheet=54633685&amp;newsitemid=20261102015178&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=The+Sallie+Mae+Fund&amp;index=3&amp;md5=2be2ad513993358e35d8b9f87941f880\">The Sallie Mae Fund<\/a> has awarded more than $5.5 million in scholarships to nearly 1,500 students through its <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.salliemae.com%2Fabout%2Fscholarship-opportunities%2F&amp;esheet=54633685&amp;newsitemid=20261102015178&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Bridging+the+Dream&amp;index=4&amp;md5=44acf00495f9fc7f10d498b917f39749\">Bridging the Dream<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.salliemae.com%2Flanding%2Fcompleting-the-dream%2F&amp;esheet=54633685&amp;newsitemid=20261102015178&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Completing+the+Dream+Scholarship+Programs&amp;index=5&amp;md5=3ab165bab1cd15e3864be2f926dba70f\">Completing the Dream Scholarship Programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n&#8220;Making higher education more accessible and affordable means helping students and families use every resource available to them, and scholarships are a critical part of that,&#8221; said Nicolas Jafarieh, Executive Vice President, Sallie. &#8220;The Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program is one way we&#8217;re helping remove financial barriers and supporting students on their path to a degree.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\nFor Makenzie Hill, a criminal justice student at Clark Atlanta University, the scholarship helps her pursue her goal of serving and advocating for others in her community. &#8220;It is a reminder that there are people who believe in students like me and are willing to invest in their futures,&#8221; said Hill. &#8220;I hope to use my education to stand up for those whose voices have often been overlooked.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\n&#8220;When we invest in students, we invest in the leaders, professionals, and changemakers of tomorrow,&#8221; said Dr. Harry L. Williams, President and CEO, Thurgood Marshall College Fund. &#8220;Our partnership with The Sallie Mae Fund helps students continue their education and put their talents to work in their communities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\nThis year&#8217;s recipients are:<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"bwuline\">Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nChizara Igbokwe, Duke University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nConnor McFadden, Clemson University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nCraig Myles, Clark Atlanta University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nElijah Reginal, Grambling State University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nElizabeth DeFlanders, Tuskegee University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nErick Lewis, Tuskegee University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nJaden Smith, Alabama State University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nKaiyah Sandridge, University of Southern California<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nKaleb Smith, Alabama State University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nKamau Elston, Florida A&amp;M University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nKayden Alford, Virginia State University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nKennedy Savage, Pace University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nKhi Taylor, Temple University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nKristian Bolden, Alabama State University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nLucas Bredberg, University of Cincinnati<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nLynne Irakoze, Howard University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nMa&#8217;Kiyah Rice, Spelman College<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nMahollan McLean, Howard University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nMakenzie Hill, Clark Atlanta University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nMarcos Zeleke, Tuskegee University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nMaximus Miller, Virginia State University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nMorgan Winston, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nSamiyah Belton, Hampton University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nSanai Wadelington, Howard University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nSavana Demars, University of North Carolina at Charlotte<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nSerenity Parks, Florida A&amp;M University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nSophia Paquin, University of South Carolina<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTaliah Lewis, Spelman College<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nThailynn Jolie, Florida A&amp;M University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTiffany Lucas, Tuskegee University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span class=\"bwuline\">Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nAniah Roberts, Morgan State University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nAshley Robertson, Southern University and A&amp;M College<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nBrennan Cox, Indiana University Bloomington<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nBrentavius Boyd, Howard University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nBrielle Mendenhall, University of North Carolina at Greensboro<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nCarla Washington, South College<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nDaerzio Harris, South Carolina State University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nDavian Morgan, Howard University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nErinne Weber, Jackson State University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nFreddie Wright, University of Georgia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nJennifer Bolotovsky, York College (CUNY)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nJoseph Hines II, Meharry Medical College<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nKamille Buck, Florida A&amp;M University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nMalcolm Walker, New York University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nMatthew Parchment, Stevens Institute of Technology<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nMilton Lewis, Clark Atlanta University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nNasya Becton, Morehouse School of Medicine<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRahul Parekh, University of Maryland Eastern Shore<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nReginald Fain, Tuskegee University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTamir Jacobs, Delaware State University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>How Sallie Supports Students From College Planning to Graduation<br \/>\n<br \/><\/b>In addition to the <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.salliemae.com%2Fabout%2Fscholarship-opportunities%2F&amp;esheet=54633685&amp;newsitemid=20261102015178&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Bridging+the+Dream+Scholarship+Program&amp;index=6&amp;md5=edc532c0e3530d09d133891c8cd37a4c\">Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sallie.com%2F&amp;esheet=54633685&amp;newsitemid=20261102015178&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Sallie&amp;index=7&amp;md5=a8ed90a1565fd8ac68564dee0aeee9c5\">Sallie<\/a> offers free tools, resources, and other scholarship opportunities to help students and families plan and pay for higher education, including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sallie.com%2Fscholarships%2Fscholly%3Futm_source%3Dslmcom%26utm_medium%3Dweb%26utm_content%3Dfooter%26_gl%3D1*1ivq1li*_gcl_au*MTY4MzUwNzE2My4xNzkyNDA4MDEz&amp;esheet=54633685&amp;newsitemid=20261102015178&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Scholly%26%23174%3B+Scholarships%2C&amp;index=8&amp;md5=36251ce505b44d1ee079597a3f27139e\"><b>Scholly<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Scholarships<\/b>,<\/a> to find and apply for scholarships.\n<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sallie.com%2Fcolleges%2Fsearch&amp;esheet=54633685&amp;newsitemid=20261102015178&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Scout%26%23174%3B+College+Search&amp;index=9&amp;md5=b5a410290358a9f113ba02690373176f\"><b>Scout<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> College Search<\/b><\/a>, to explore and compare colleges.\n<\/li>\n<li><b>A <\/b><a rel=\"nofollow\" 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The Sallie Mae Fund, in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), awarded $500,000 in scholarships to help students access and complete higher education. Through this year\u2019s program, 30 high school seniors received $10,000 scholarships based on financial need, academic achievement, leadership, and service. In addition, 20 graduate students pursuing advanced degrees also received $10,000 scholarships. 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