HBCU STARTUP
SCHOLARS APPLICATION

The Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship announces the 

Academic Year 2023-24 HBCU Startup Scholars Program an initiative aimed to empower the next generation of Black entrepreneurs. This program aims to both help HBCU student entrepreneurs grow their business ventures, while also offering support in furthering their pursuit of higher education. Program recipients will receive $10,000 scholarships to HBCU student entrepreneurs around the country and be complemented by an integrated portfolio of support including one-on-one business consulting/coaching, business management workshops, and networking events to broaden access to opportunity and capacity. Scholars would also serve as ambassadors for the National Center on their respective campuses. All scholars will be recognized and acknowledged at the Center’s annual conference in June.

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Eligibility

• Current Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

• Have a business idea that has already launched or have plans to launched in the 2023-24 school year

• Applicants of any major can apply

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Requirements

• Completed application

• Pre-recorded business elevator pitch

• Letter of Recommendation (from a professor, administrator, business leader, or executive)

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Schedule for Application Submissions and Review

 

April 11, 2023: Application Announcement     

 

May 7, 2023: Submission of Application Due

  

May 19, 2023: Center notifies Scholarship award recipients

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NOTE: Program award decisions will solely be made by the National Center for Entrepreneurship team, not by PNC Foundation, PNC Bank or its affiliates. 

 

For any questions, comments or concerns, please email Associate and Regional Director, Dr. Johnny Graham, johnny.graham@howard.edu.