Sallie Awards $500,000 in Scholarships to Help Students Advance Their Education and Career Goals
Business Wire•04/11/2026•09:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Sallie awards $500,000 in scholarships to 50 students nationwide
- ➤30 high school seniors receive $10,000 scholarships each
- ➤20 graduate students receive $10,000 scholarships each
- ➤Sallie Mae Fund has awarded more than $5.5 million since 2021
Expert Statements
Nicolas Jafarieh, Executive Vice President, Sallie
“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.”
Nicolas Jafarieh, Executive Vice President, Sallie
“The Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program is one way we're helping remove financial barriers and supporting students on their path to a degree.”
Makenzie Hill, Criminal justice student at Clark Atlanta University
“It is a reminder that there are people who believe in students like me and are willing to invest in their futures.”
Makenzie Hill, Criminal justice student at Clark Atlanta University
“I hope to use my education to stand up for those whose voices have often been overlooked.”
Dr. Harry L. Williams, President and CEO, Thurgood Marshall College Fund
“When we invest in students, we invest in the leaders, professionals, and changemakers of tomorrow.”
Dr. Harry L. Williams, President and CEO, Thurgood Marshall College Fund
“Our partnership with The Sallie Mae Fund helps students continue their education and put their talents to work in their communities.”
Sallie Awards $500,000 in Scholarships to Help Students Advance Their Education and Career Goals
The Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program Provides $10,000 Scholarships to 30 High School Seniors and 20 Graduate Students Nationwide
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