🌍 Overview
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Deadline
Varies (Typically March or May depending on cycle)
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Fields
STEM, Finance, Economics, Business, Law, Accounting, or Blockchain-related fields
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Awards/Year
Varies (Historically between 10 to 25 awards)
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Study Country
United States
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Provider
Coinbase and Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)
The Coinbase Crypto Scholarship is a partnership between Coinbase and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. It aims to support students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly Black Institutions who are pursuing degrees that align with the crypto economy and the mission of building an open financial system.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open to high-achieving students at HBCUs and PBIs who demonstrate financial need and a passion for the future of decentralized finance.
🏛️ Host University
TMCF Member-Schools (HBCUs and PBIs)
🔬 Fields of Study
STEM, Finance, Economics, Business, Law, Accounting, or Blockchain-related fields
✨ Key Benefits
Provides a one-time $10,000 award to cover academic costs for students at partner institutions with an interest in the crypto economy.
🎯 Target Students
African American students and those attending HBCUs/PBIs
🏷 Tags
Blockchain
Crypto
HBCU
Diversity
STEM
Finance
Technology
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes (Applied towards tuition and fees)
✈️ Travel: No
🏠 Accommodation: No
💊 Health Insurance: No
🔄 Renewable: No
💳 App Fee: $0
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes (Applied towards tuition and fees)
🎁 Other Benefits
Access to Coinbase networking events and potential career development resources
📋 Renewal Conditions
Not applicable
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Must be enrolled full-time at a TMCF member-school; US Citizen or Permanent Resident; Minimum 3.0 GPA; Interest in cryptocurrency/blockchain.
🎓 Academic Level
Undergraduate (Sophomore, Junior, Senior) or Graduate
🗣️ English Requirement
Proficiency in English required for enrollment in host institution
💼 Work Experience
Not required
🏆 Leadership
Demonstrated leadership skills are preferred
💰 Financial Need
Required (Must have an unmet financial need)
🎯 Target Students
African American students and those attending HBCUs/PBIs
📝 Application Requirements
Rec Letters
Yes (One recommendation letter usually required)
Interview
No (Selection is typically based on application documents)
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Yes (One recommendation letter usually required) Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- Proficiency in English required for enrollment in host institution
- Interview: No (Selection is typically based on application documents)
- Min GPA: 3.0
📋 Application Process
Focus your essay on the intersection of your major and the crypto/Web3 ecosystem. Explain how you plan to contribute to financial inclusion.
💡 Insider Tip: Ensure your resume is updated and clearly highlights technical skills or community involvement related to your field of study.