Overview
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), in collaboration with Hennessy, proudly presents the Hennessy Fellows Program—an exclusive opportunity designed for exceptional graduate students from select historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). This prestigious program combines tailored corporate development experiences with generous financial support to empower future leaders.
Program highlights include:
- Interactive online training sessions
- A dynamic, immersive leadership boot camp
- Networking opportunities that foster idea exchange and provide firsthand exposure to interconnected corporate, social and economic systems
Hennessy Fellows will also receive substantial financial support, including a $40,000 scholarship ($20,000 per academic year) for up to two years and a $10,000 stipend ($5,000 per academic year).
About Hennessy
For over 250 years, Maison Hennessy has been a global leader in Cognac, celebrated for its exceptional blends and unwavering commitment to excellence. Founded by Richard Hennessy and driven by a spirit of innovation, the brand now operates in more than 130 countries and remains a cornerstone of the Charente region’s economy, embodying a legacy of expertise and craftsmanship passed down through generations.
Hennessy’s dedication to progress extends beyond its craft. Since the 1800s, the brand has demonstrated visionary leadership in uplifting underserved communities. From supporting the establishment of the National Urban League and being the first corporate sponsor of the NAACP to serving as a founding donor of the National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, D.C., Hennessy has a storied history of championing African American business and socioeconomic advancement.
Learn more about Hennessy’s legacy and impact at Hennessy.com/en-us.
Benefits and Activities
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), in collaboration with Hennessy, proudly presents the Hennessy Fellows Program—an exclusive opportunity designed for exceptional graduate students from select historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). This prestigious program combines tailored corporate development experiences with generous financial support to empower future leaders.
Program highlights include:
- Interactive online training sessions
- A dynamic, immersive leadership boot camp
- Networking opportunities that foster idea exchange and provide firsthand exposure to interconnected corporate, social and economic systems
Hennessy Fellows will also receive substantial financial support, including a $40,000 scholarship ($20,000 per academic year) for up to two years and a $10,000 stipend ($5,000 per academic year).
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Hennessy Fellows Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be 21 years of age or older at the time of application, with the two-year program anticipated to begin in fall 2025.
- Be accepted into an MBA program at one of the following priority institutions (applicants attending other schools may also be considered if they meet all additional criteria):
- Clark Atlanta University
- Howard University
- Morgan State University
- North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
- Prairie View A&M University
- Southern University
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Maintain full-time student status for the duration of the program.
- Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
- Be able to fully participate in and complete all program-related activities.
- Remain in good academic standing throughout the program.
This program seeks to identify and empower exceptional talent, fostering academic excellence and professional growth.
How to Apply
Applicants must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application and accepted into an MBA program with an anticipated start date of fall 2025.
A complete application must include:
- Resume
- Undergraduate and post-graduation student transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
- TMCF professional development assessment
- Personal statement
To apply, click the button below to create or log in to your TMCF account. Once you are logged in, you can complete the Hennessy Fellows Program application.
FAQs
Yes. Graduate students enrolled full-time in the first year of their MBA, JD/MBA or business-related doctoral program or have at least four semesters remaining are eligible to apply.
Yes. The Hennessy Fellows Program is open to students anticipating enrollment into an MBA program to start fall 2025. If you have been accepted or applied to an MBA program at one of our selected institutions, you can apply!
Yes, this opportunity is open to graduating seniors who have been accepted into an MBA program with the intention of attending as a full-time student in the fall 2025 semester at one of our participating institutions.
Yes. Full-time graduate students slated to begin school in fall 2025 are welcome to apply.
Yes, applicants must be 21 and older to apply for the program.
Yes, if you meet the eligibility requirements you can apply.
No. We welcome all students who meet the eligibility requirements to apply.
Yes.
Meet the Hennessy Fellows
Brandon Veal
Howard University
Master of Business Administration
Concentration: Marketing and International Business
Brianna Collins
Florida A&M University
Master of Business Administration
Fabiana Constable
North Carolina A&T State University
Master of Business Administration
Concentration: Accounting
Jonas D. LaBoo
Florida A&M University
Master of Business Administration
Jonathan A. Jones
Florida A&M University
Master of Business Administration
Master of Supply Chain Management
Kwamé L. Boatwright
Howard University
Master of Business Administration
Concentration: Finance
Talia Hawley
Howard University
Master of Business Administration
Tamika S. Mason
Morgan State University
Master of Business Administration
Concentration: Human Resources
Trevor A. Alexander
Morgan State University
Master of Business Administration
Concentration: Finance
Troy Jefferson
Morgan State University
Master of Business Administration
Concentration: Finance and Operations Management
Aliyha Amani
Howard University
Juris Doctorate and Master of Business Administration
Asia Newsom
Clark Atlanta University
Master of Business Administration
Brianna Powell
Clark Atlanta University
Master of Business Administration
Chelsea Grant
Southern University Law Center
Juris Doctorate and Master of Business Administration
David Hulett
Howard University
Juris Doctorate and Master of Business Administration
Jamal Bailey
University of the District of Columbia
David A. Clarke School of Law
Juris Doctorate
Jonathan Walls
Florida A&M University
Master of Business Administration
Michael Ligons, Jr.
Morgan State University
Master of Business Administration
Samantha Booker
Southern University
and A&M College
Master of Business Administration
Taylor Bradley
Morgan State University
Master of Business Administration
Concentration: Finance
Alexandra Doty
Florida A&M University
Master’s of Business Administration
Braden Darville
Southern University Law Center
Juris Doctor
Darrell J. Parham
Morgan State University
Master’s of Business Administration
David Bussey
Morgan State University
Master’s of Business Administration, Project Management
Juliet Jones
Morgan State University
Master’s of Business Administration
Kiante Bush
Morgan State University
Master’s of Business Administration, Project Management
Robert Bruce Hill, Jr.
Morgan State University
Master’s of Business Administration, Entrepreneurship/Project Management
Shanae Speller
Howard University
Master’s of Business Administration
Shaundala Bryant
Florida A&M University
Master of Business Administration, Supply Chain Management
Victor Rounds
Howard University
Master of Business Administration, Marketing
Zalyia Grillet
Howard University
MBA Candidate
Taylor Scott
Southern University Law Center
JD Candidate
Nina-Simone Beaver
North Carolina A&T State University
MBA Candidate
Temitope Ajibola
Morgan State University
MBA Candidate
Obie Iloka
Howard University
MBA Candidate
Kourtnei Langley
Morgan State University
MBA Candidate
Imani Roberson
UDC David A. Clarke School of Law
JD Candidate
Bashirah Moore
Morgan State University
MBA Candidate
Eryn Wells
Southern University Law Center
JD Candidate
Christopher Blackwell-Vines
Morgan State University
MBA Candidate
