This mission includes providing gap-focused financial support designed to help students stay enrolled and persist to graduation. Scholarships have long been a core pillar of the Our HBCUs Matter Foundation, Inc.®, with a strategic emphasis on addressing critical financial barriers such as tuition shortfalls, housing insecurity, and unexpected educational expenses that often derail student success.
The Our HBCUs Matter Foundation, Inc.® Corporate Partner Scholarship Program is made possible through the generosity of companies and individuals committed to strengthening college completion and economic mobility. These contributions are intentionally directed toward bridging financial gaps, ensuring students can remain academically engaged, stably housed, and financially supported throughout their educational journey.
Each year, we invite corporate and philanthropic partners to join us in advancing student persistence and degree completion by investing in targeted, student-centered aid that addresses real-time needs and expands equitable access to higher education.
To be eligible for funding, applicants must meet the following criteria:
-Program Affiliation: Be a current Scholar in the Our HBCUs Matter Foundation High School Scholar Programor HBCU Scholar Program.
-Enrollment Status: Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
-Financial Need: Demonstrate documented financial need, verified through a financial aid review, including but not limited to FAFSA data, cost of attendance, unmet need, or institutional aid summaries.
Academic Standing: Be in good academic standing with their institution.
-Academic Support Engagement: Demonstrate ongoing participation in academic support services offered by their HBCU (e.g., tutoring, advising, academic success programs).
-Program Engagement: Participate fully in all required Professional Development Intensive Sessions, designed to support academic success, career readiness, and leadership development.
-Attendance & Participation: Maintain good standing through consistent attendance, timely completion of assignments, and active participation in all Scholar Program activities.
Funding decisions are made based on a comprehensive review of each Scholar’s financial need, academic engagement, institutional support, and commitment to completing the Our HBCUs Matter Foundation Scholar Program.
Foundational Financial Concepts: Students gain a comprehensive understanding of fundamental financial principles, including budgeting, saving, investing, credit management, and debt management, equipping them with essential skills for navigating their financial futures effectively.
Practical Money Management Strategies: Through interactive workshops and hands-on activities, students learn practical strategies for creating and maintaining budgets, tracking expenses, setting financial goals, and making informed spending decisions tailored to their individual needs and aspirations.
Risk Management and Protection: The program educates students on the importance of protecting their financial well-being through responsible credit card usage, effective debt management strategies, fraud prevention, and consumer rights awareness, empowering them to safeguard their financial assets and mitigate risks.
Long-Term Financial Planning: Students are equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to plan for their long-term financial goals, including understanding the importance of saving and investing, preparing for life transitions such as transitioning to the workforce or pursuing higher education, and building financial resilience to overcome setbacks and achieve financial independence.
The My HBCU Community Platform & Program provides our corporate and federal partners to recruit, network, and engage with HBCU Students, High School Students, faculty, staff, and educators. Renewal of the HBCU Hire Platform is on an annual basis. Scholars are able to receive professional development, establish mentors at corporations, and gain access to resources on internships and jobs. Our team includes alumni from major HBCUs as well as industry specialists in human resources, information technology, engineering, healthcare, and business. The purpose of My HBCU Community is to deliver a tailored hiring experience for candidates seeking profitable employment opportunities with well-known organizations.
-Recruit Talent Access to Early Career Talent
-Access to HBCU Alumni Talent Company’s HBCU
-Alumni to Mentor Scholars Provide Professional Development
-Post Career Opportunities and Internships
The Our HBCUs Matter Foundation & My HBCU Matters Company Presents the “Amplifying Voices” which is a virtual fireside chat and candid conversation with a representative or team from your company about various topics to choose from Social Impact, Job Opportunities, Impact of HBCUs, and your journey of HBCU Graduate. Our Watch Live at Our HBCUs Matter Foundation, Inc. on LinkedIn.
-Platform to engage with our Audience of 50k
-Promote Your Company Brand
-Promote Career and Internship Opportunities
-Share your Companies Social Impact Story
-Provide Professional Development
-Promote your diverse team members
Home Away from Home, is our Scholar Support Program. We provide assistance with food, toiletries, college move-in essentials, and internship/job relocation for Scholars. A recent report, titled Basic Needs Insecurity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, examines these issues and shares recommendations to address them. The publication, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, draws on findings from a survey administered to nearly 5,000 students from 14 public and private four-year HBCUs. Nationwide, 75% of students at HBCUs are Pell Grant recipients.
-Platform to engage with our Audience of 50k
-Supporting HBCU Students
-Social Media Marketing
-Linkedin Live Interview with Staff Member
-Product Placement
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