Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Sifford Scholarship Fund agree to a collaboration around Leadership and Career Development
NEW PARTNERSHIP: Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Sifford Scholarship Fund agree to a collaboration around Leadership and Career Development
April 21st, 2025 / Philadelphia, PA – Last week, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Sifford Scholars agreed to a collaboration that will allow eligible Sifford Scholars who attend TMCF member schools, to apply for leadership development programs (Dev Con & Leadership Institute) offered by TMCF. The TMCF collaboration will allow Sifford Scholars to gain essential skills, including leadership, career readiness, and personal development. Students gain invaluable insights into personal branding, financial management, networking, becoming a leader, and explore career opportunities. This collaboration will also allow the Sifford Scholarship Fund to achieve one of its mission objectives to expand our offering beyond scholarships to include leadership development, internships, and career opportunities.
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About Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund (TMCF)
Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. TMCF member-schools include the publicly supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Historically Black Community Colleges, and Predominantly Black Institutions, enrolling nearly 80% of all students attending black colleges and universities. Through scholarships, capacity building and research initiatives, innovative programs, and strategic partnerships, TMCF is a vital resource in the K-12 and higher education space. The organization is also the source of top employers seeking top talent for competitive internships and good jobs. TMCF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization. For more information about TMCF, visit www.tmcf.org.
About Cobbs Creek Foundation
The Cobbs Creek Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established in 2018 to restore the Cobbs Creek Golf Course and to return the site to its status as one of Philadelphia’s historical landmarks. In partnership with local schools and community members, the Foundation’s mission is to create a state-of-the-art, economically sustainable golf and educational campus that provides opportunity for the youth of Philadelphia by serving their academic, athletic, and social-emotional needs. To learn more about the Cobbs Creek Foundation, visit www.cobbscreek.org.
About JLMP LLC
JLMP LLC is the exclusive life rights agent for the Sifford Estate. JLMP aims to improve awareness of Dr. Sifford’s trailblazing efforts, the rich life lessons from his Just Let Me Play story, and his vision of diversity in the professional game of golf. JLMP also seeks to advance charitable efforts via our 501 c(3) fiscal sponsors – The Cobbs Creek & Cleveland Foundations – by securing sponsorship from those who share Dr. Sifford’s vision for growing diversity in golf. For additional details on the Sifford Scholarship Fund - visit https://siffordscholars.com.
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