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HBCU Leadership Academy

The HBCU Leadership Academy is a hands-on, leadership development program helping Black college students bridge the gap between learning and doing. Students gain leadership know-how by co-developing and co-managing the HBCU Day-One-Ready Academy. This remote, 10-week internship program is paid and invitation only.

Fall 2024 Cohort (Sep 8th - Nov 16th)

What's in it for you?
• Leadership know-how
• Community and networking
• Skill-building workshops
• Career opportunities

We seek students who are:
• Exceptional communicators
• Committed to community
• Driven and detail-oriented
• Coachable and consistent


Meet our Spring 2024 Leadership Team:

  • Nekeirah Brice

    Nekeirah Brice  
    Chief of Staff
    Claflin University

  • Alyssa Clayton

    Alyssa Clayton  
    Mentoring Lead
    Tuskegee University

  • Janaya Sydney

    Janaya Sydney  
    Academy Lead
    Spelman College

  • Jayla Reese

    Jayla Reese  
    Wellness Lead
    Xavier University of Louisiana

  • Jalynn Aaron

    Jalynn Aaron  
    Wellness Lead
    University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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

Learn more about who we are and what we believe.