HBCU Startup Scholars

The HBCU Startup Scholars Program aims to empower the next generation of 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. The program provides $10,000 awards 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 also serve as ambassadors for the National Center on their respective campuses. All scholars are recognized and acknowledged at the Center’s annual conference in June.

2024-2025 HBCU Startup Scholars

Zoey Hall
Zoey HallHoward University
Justin Pruitt
Justin PruittFayetteville State University
Quincy Box
Quincy BoxMorehouse College
Nicolette Sims
Nicolette SimsSouthern University and A&M College
Jeremiah Smith
Jeremiah SmithNorth Carolina A&T State University
Jamiri Flint
Jamiri FlintXavier University of Louisiana
Deirra Williams
Deirra WilliamsHarris Stowe State University
Teiona Boucher
Teiona BoucherUniversity of District of Columbia
Ebenezer Nyenwe
Ebenezer NyenweXavier University of Louisiana