If you’re an HBCU student with determination and a dream, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will always have you covered. TMCF continues to leverage partnerships to strengthen the Black College Community and open more doors. We are happy to announce that TMCF is seeking future c-suite executives for their Hennessy Fellows program.

The time is now to apply to TMCF’s coveted Hennessy Fellows program! In this landmark partnership with Hennessy, top HBCU graduate students are encouraged to “Never Stop, Never Settle” in their career.  Applications are open until 11:59PM on December 6, 2020.

We encourage high-achieving graduate students to apply! Eligible students must be over 21 and currently enrolled at an accredited HBCU graduate program. A 3.25 GPA or above is required.  Standout applicants will have leadership experience, academic excellence, cultural awareness, and strong ethical and moral character. Accepted students can have undergraduate majors ranging from liberal arts to engineering. 

The Hennessy Fellows program includes a $20,000 scholarship per academic year, $10,000 stipend for other educational expenses, and curated professional development such as online training forums, workshops, networking with leading executives, and an immersive Boot Camp. There is even up to a $10,000 grant to implement a community give back project that the fellow designs!

If you or anyone you know would be interested in this program, start by tapping into the next Hennessy Fellows webinar on Wednesday October 21, 2020 at 6 PM ET. Students 21 and over are encouraged to join and share with their social networks for a chance to win one of the many cash prizes. $1,500 will be offered for the person who best describes why they should be the next Hennessy Fellow at the Pitch Contest! Simply tag #TMCFHennessy and their respective social handles on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.

Please apply by clicking here. This year’s deadline for the Hennessy Fellows program is 11:59 PM on Sunday, December 6, 2020 ET.