Deadline: Unspecified
Applications are open for the Milken Institute HBCU Fellows Program 2025-2026. Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) continue to be overlooked as a source for quality talent in the investment industry, despite a decades-long history of producing global leaders in financial services.
To help connect resources to talent and as a continued commitment to expanding opportunity within the business community, the Milken Institute launched the HBCU Fellows Program for sophomore undergraduate students in early 2023. The program offers an eight-course curriculum, in partnership with premier finance education platform ViableEDU, allowing Fellows to build their knowledge of finance while also gaining access to professional development opportunities, including in-person networking events and exclusive conversations with the Milken Institute’s network of leaders in the financial industry.
The program is designed to:
- RECRUIT and support a pool of academically competitive students from select HBCUs and direct them toward internships and careers at top-tier asset management firms;
- PROVIDE tailored training to each cohort of students to develop the knowledge and professional skills needed for careers in asset management; and
- CONNECT each cohort of students with the broader network of program alumni, established asset management professionals, and the Institute’s experts to build the next generation of competitive and successful industry leaders.
Benefits
The HBCU Fellows Program is designed to open doors and build pathways for talented students eager to make an impact. As a 2025–2026 Fellow, you will:
- Learn and Apply Financial Principles: Explore the essential concepts of finance, capital markets, and economic development, gaining skills that will prepare you for careers across a wide variety of industries.
- Build Leadership and Networking Skills: Participate in workshops, events, and simulations that sharpen your ability to lead, communicate, and collaborate effectively.
- Engage with Industry Leaders: Take advantage of unparalleled access to executives, innovators, and policymakers during exclusive Milken Institute convenings.
- Benefit from Mentorship: Work directly with highly respected professionals who will guide you as you prepare for your post-graduation journey.
- Join a Lifelong Community: Connect with a supportive network of Fellows and alumni who continue to push boundaries, inspire change, and uplift their communities.
Eligibility
- Open to Students from Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
- They should be ambitious, driven, and visionary students.
Application
Complete the application questions completely and accurately. Note that you will also have to provide a cover letter and resume.
For more information, visit Milken Institute HBCU Fellows Program.
