Completing the Dream Scholarship Program

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The Sallie Mae Fund’s Completing the Dream Scholarship Program helps students who are close to graduation but facing financial barriers to completing their post-secondary education.

Students on-track to complete their degree or continuous education program who are facing financial challenges may apply to receive a one-time scholarship of up to $2,500 to help complete their post-secondary education program.

Scholarship applications for AY 2025-26 are being accepted now through 12/1/25 or until all scholarship dollars have been awarded.

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The benefits of completing higher education

College graduates receive more economic rewards throughout their lifetime, compared to those who leave school with no degree.

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A scholarship to help students persist and succeed

To address financial obstacles that can prevent students from completing their post-secondary program, The Sallie Mae Fund launched the Completing the Dream Scholarship Program, in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Since 2021, we’ve awarded nearly 1,000 Completing the Dream Scholarships totaling $2.5 million, to help students complete their dream of higher education.

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Sallie Mae cares about providing you the resources needed to successfully navigate financing college. That's why we're offering you the opportunity to earn a $2,000 scholarship. No registration required and there’s no need to create an account.^{footnote 2}

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footnote 1. This information was gathered on 6/28/22 from https://www.bls.gov/emp/chart -unemployment -earnings -education.htm.

footnote 2. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Ends 12/31/2025. See Official Rules.