HBCU Near-Peer Mentoring Program

Photo of HBCU First interns Rayven Bryant, Kyla Emory, Ja'Maya King, Taliyah Jackson, DaNae Harrison, Aniya Ray, Aniya Ray, Cayla Ross, Cheyanne Thornton at Spelman College.

HBCU Near-Peer Mentoring Program

The HBCU Near-Peer Mentoring Program is a 10-week internship helping Black youth navigate the college-to-career journey. Students from across the world who attend America's 100+ HBCUs pair up to build skills and grow their network. This remote program is paid and open to HBCU students.

Summer 2023 Cohort (May 21st - July 29th)

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

We seek students who are:
• Committed to community
• Self-motivated and driven
• Open-minded and coachable

What's the job of a near-peer mentor?

As a Near-Peer Mentor, you help a first-year schoolmate adapt to college life while building skills and growing your network.

Your contribution as an HBCU First intern is helping to better the mentoring program experience for the next Near-Peer Mentor.

What's the job of a first-year intern?

As a First-Year Intern (mentee), you gain 1-to-1 support in adapting to college life, building skills, and growing your network.

Your contribution as an HBCU First intern is helping to better the mentoring program experience for the next First-Year Intern.

HBCU First's mission is to increase college and career success for Black youth.