Our HBCUs Matter FoundationMy HBCU Matters Scholar Academy
The My HBCU Matter Scholars Academy is a multi-industry focused immersive educational experience for HBCU Undergraduate & Graduate level students which provides personal, academic, and professional development, industry training, and networking; supported by our partners.
Undergraduate and graduate students at HBCUs
From ourhbcusmatter.org/scholar-academy-programs ↗About this program
The My HBCU Matter Scholars Academy is a multi-industry focused immersive educational experience for HBCU Undergraduate & Graduate level students which provides personal, academic, and professional development, industry training, and networking; supported by our partners.
Students & Partners, Scholar Alumni, will have year around engagement via virtual learning sessions and in-person activations at the multiple events.
The selection criteria for the HBCU Scholars were created via our Scholar Rubric.
Questions
Who is eligible to be a HBCU Scholar?
Must be a Undergraduate or Graduate Student at a HBCU
What is required of Scholars?
Scholars are required to meet 2x a week (If you have a conflict you must submit the absence request form. Must Attend On Campus Academic Support 2x a Week. Required to attend in person events. Scholars must sign Scholar Program Agreement. Maintain an upstanding image on social media and in-person. Be a advocate and change agent for HBCUs
Is a recommendation needed to apply?
Recommendation from Dean/Director/Professor
Must a Scholar be actively looking for work?
Actively looking for an internship/employment
Details
- Who
- Undergraduate and graduate students at HBCUs
Run by
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Day On the HillDay On the Hill is a two-day leadership, advocacy, and student success experience in Washington, DC that brings together Our HBCUs Matter Foundation board members, staff, scholars, corporate partners, and federal stakeholders.
National ConferencesOur scholars are immersed in national conferences and leadership institutes throughout their high school and collegiate journeys to build exposure, professional networks, and career readiness.