Tall Clubs International Foundation scholarship
Tall Clubs International Foundation, Inc.
About
Tall Clubs International Foundation awards annual scholarships to deserving high school seniors in the United States and Canada who will be entering their first year of higher education. Applicants are nominated by local Tall Clubs or Members-At-Large and recipients receive at least a $1000 scholarship. Applicants must meet TCI membership height requirements and submit essays, transcripts and two recommendations. Applications for the 2027 cycle open 2027-01-01 and have firm submission deadlines in February 2027.
Tall Clubs International Foundation awards annual scholarships to deserving High School Seniors in North America (United States and Canada only) prior to entering their first year at an institute of higher education.
Who can apply
Meet TCI minimum height requirements (women 5'10" / 178 cm; men 6'2" / 188 cm) in stocking feet.
“Height: Meet the minimum height requirements for membership in Tall Clubs International— 5′ 10′′ (178 cm) for women and 6′ 2′′ (188 cm) for men — in stocking feet. Note : TCI and TCI Foundation reserves the right to ‘measure’ an applicant’s height upon request.”
Be a high school senior.
“Age : Be a high school senior, under the age of 21 and intend to enter your first year of higher education.”
Be under the age of 21.
“Age : Be a high school senior, under the age of 21 and intend to enter your first year of higher education.”
Must intend to enroll as a full-time student in their first year at an accredited US or Canadian institute.
“School Entrance: Within calendar year, must enter your first year of higher education to an accredited United States or Canadian institute of higher education as a full-time student.”
Be a resident of the United States or Canada.
“(United States and Canada only)”
Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an accredited institution as defined by the foundation (accredited college, university, trade, technical, career school).
“DEFINITION of Institute of Higher Education : TCIF will consider applicants who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an accredited institution for the purpose of obtaining a degree, certificate, or other recognized education credential offered by that institution.”
Request sponsorship from an active TCI Member Tall Club or a TCI Member-At-Large based on residence.
“SPONSOR: Applicants will request sponsorship from an active TCI Member Tall Club participating in the Scholarship Program or TCI Member -at-Large (MAL) based on your residence ; determine and select your sponsor by state/province closest to your residence – see listing below.”
Essay prompts
- 1.Essay entitled "What Being Tall Means to Me" — include title and applicant’s name at top of page; essay should be between 550 and 650 words.Up to 650 words