Participate in the TMCF Leadership Institute in Washington, DC
Participate in an Altria HBCU Immersion experience
Participate in a 10-12 week internship with housing assistance provided in either Richmond, VA (non-Sales) or across the country (Sales)
Receive a need-based scholarship of up to $15,000 total over the term of the Altria HBCU Scholars Program – up to $5,000 at the time of enrollment during junior year, up to $5,000 at the beginning of the senior year if a job offer is extended and accepted and up to $5,000 at the end of the senior year upon completion of the program.
Participate in various career development activities to help prepare for post-graduation careers
Receive on-going coaching and mentorship
Serve as Ambassadors on their HBCU campuses to build awareness for the Altria HBCU Scholars Program
Hennessy and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund expand the reach of the Hennessy Fellows program to all HBCU graduates, addressing critical needs of TMCF’s member HBCUs and their students.
Hennessy Fellows is an unprecedented $10M initiative for HBCU grad students, designed to equip the next generation of diverse C-suite leaders through financial assistance, access and experiences.
DJ D-Nice’s #ShowMeYourWalk HBCU Grad Partywill kick off at 9pm ET on Instagram Live for viewers aged 21+.
Members of the Hennessy family, including Nas and A$AP Ferg, will partake in the virtual celebration.
In addition to highlighting graduates and their institutions, the #ShowMeYourWalk HBCU Grad Partywill raise funds for participating HBCUs and their students.
Comprised of eight graduate students, each prepared to enter the workforce no matter what it holds.
Hennessy & TMCF also welcome a second cohort of Fellows: ten high-achieving, high-potential students representing Clark Atlanta University, Howard, Morgan State, Southern and Florida A&M Universities.
Applications for the third class of Hennessy Fellows will open starting August 2020.
Launching in June, the learning resource will be available to Hennessy Fellows and all HBCU students aged 21+.
Designed specifically for diverse candidates, the platform pulls back the curtain to C-Suite leaders, offering transparent insights and resources to help students navigate corporate America.
Access can be found via the Hennessy Fellows page at TMCF.org.