Hennessy Fellows
The Hennessy Fellows Program offers advanced leadership training, executive coaching, and networking for select HBCU MBA students to prepare them for corporate and community leadership roles.
Funder: Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000 scholarship ($20,000/year for 2 years) plus $10,000 stipend ($5,000/year for 2 years) per fellow.
Summary: Leadership and corporate development program with financial support for outstanding graduate students at select HBCUs.
Key Information: Applicants must be 21+ and accepted into an MBA program at a participating HBCU.
Description
The Hennessy Fellows Program, a partnership between the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Hennessy, is an exclusive leadership and professional development opportunity for exceptional graduate students from select historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The program provides immersive experiences such as interactive online training, a dynamic leadership boot camp, and high-impact networking designed to prepare participants for corporate and community leadership roles. Fellows receive significant financial support and access to executive coaching, corporate immersion, and a robust peer and alumni network.
