Lawson State Students Land Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships
MARCH 21
Lawson State Community College is proud to celebrate its ongoing partnership with
theThurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), an organization dedicated to supporting students at Historically Black Colleges
and Universities (HBCUs) and Historically Black Community Colleges (HBCCs) through
scholarships, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
Representatives from TMCF recently visitedLawson State’s Birmingham and Bessemer campuses to award four scholarships as part
of the TMCF Scholarship Fund Wave 1 kickoff. This initiative underscores the commitment
of both organizations to providing students with financial support and access to professional
networks that can help shape their futures.
"Partnerships like the one we have with TMCF make a real impact on our students,"
said Dorian Waluyn, executive director for strategic initiatives and external affairs.
"Through scholarships, mentoring, and networking opportunities, our students are gaining
the resources they need to excel academically and professionally."
The new scholarships awarded are among the many ways TMCF supports the college.
In addition to scholarship support, TMCF is the sponsoring partner for S.O.A.R., Lawson State’s immersive summer program for high-achieving high school juniors (rising
seniors).
This one-week residential experience will welcome 100 students to campus, where they
will explore college admissions, financial aid, career pathways, and scholarship resources—all
while getting a firsthand look at college life. Click here to apply.
