Director of Faculty Services
Trenholm State Community College
Operations Coordinator
Alabama State University
For questions or inquiries, please email [email protected]
Submission Deadline:
Priority Deadline – April 18, 2025
Final Deadline – April 30, 2025.
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) HBCU Scholars Program known as SOAR is a one-week residential summer program designed for high-achieving high school juniors (rising seniors). Hosted in collaboration with Trenholm State Community College and Alabama State University, this program provides students with a unique opportunity to explore Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Historically Black Community Colleges (HBCCs). Participants will gain valuable insights into college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship resources while also exploring academic majors and career pathways. This program is offered at no cost to participants.
Eligibility:
Current high school juniors (Class of 2026). Eligible students must participate in the program during the summer before their senior year.
Program Dates: June 22 – 27, 2025
To Apply – applicants must provide the following
The TMCF HBCU Scholars Program is open to students during the summer of their junior year in high school (class of 2026).
The program dates are June 22 – June 27, 2025.
The cost of the program is FREE to all participants. The program will cover most expenses associated with the program, including housing, meals, materials, supplies, and activities. Travel expenses are not covered by the program.
During the week-long program, 100 participants will reside on the campus of Alabama State University.
During the week-long program, 100 participants will reside in one of the residence halls. Students will participate in seminars, develop team presentations, network with business professionals and HBCU alumni, interact with college students, and participate in workshops on college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, HBCUs, and more.
No, the program is open to all students interested in various types of colleges and universities, including HBCUs or community colleges.
Students are unable to participate virtually since it is a residential program.
All participants will be supervised by qualified and trained staff from multiple disciplines and at various levels of the university. Additionally, professional staff members will also live in the residence hall.
Students must complete the online application and submit all documents for consideration for the program at SOAR Application.
The application deadlines are April 18, 2025 (Priority Deadline) and April 30, 2025 (Final Deadline). All supporting documents must be received by April 30, 2025.
Anyone interested in learning more about the TMCF HBCU Scholars Program should email [email protected]
Hours of Operation
7:30 – 5:00 CST Mon- Thur
8:00 – 1:00 CST Friday
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H. Councill Trenholm State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate degree. H. Councill Trenholm State Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of H. Councill Trenholm State Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Scholls Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lan, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
