HBCU First

About HBCU First

HBCU First is a student-led community advancing the wellbeing and economic participation of America's Black youth.

As the leading HBCU internship and mentoring academy, we empower elite students — from 70+ Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) — with in-demand, college-to-career skills.

Each year, HBCU First awards hundreds of college students paid internships and produces hundreds of student development sessions.

Reviews

Programs Lead Intern

June 2020 - August 2020 • Saint Paul, MN

“I loved this internship program. As Programs Lead Intern, I had the ability to work alongside the founder to create two training modules on HBCU History and Social-Emotional Wellness for the Near-Peer Mentoring Program. Courtney Gray, the founder, is amazing and taught me so much professionally and personally while still letting me guide my own project. Another thing I loved about this internship was working alongside my four fellow interns who made my experience worthwhile and were always willing to help out when needed. I would highly recommend this program to everyone. You get to help out your community while working with an amazing group of people and the best founder!”

Intern

September 2021 - December 2021 • Orlando, FL

“I like that events were planned each day for the interns to interact with the representative from fortune 500 companies. We had engaging conversations, challenges, and internship offer on a rolling basis.”

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