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Overview

The HBCUvc Venture Capital Fellowship is a graduate-level pathway into venture capital. The current page says the former VC Fellowship is being redesigned as the Venture Access Program: Graduate Track, a 6-8 week virtual course covering VC fundamentals, deal simulations, diligence, case studies, and equitable investing frameworks. HBCUvc's host page says it connects graduate-level emerging investors with VC firms and manages sourcing, screening, curriculum, alumni-led coaching, and logistics. Partner firms interview finalists and pay fellows during the 10-week summer internship.

Investment focus

HBCUvc's Venture Capital Fellowship aims to address racial inequity in the venture capital space by training Black individuals to become leaders and investors in the industry. The program focuses on expanding capital access to historically excluded communities and fostering a diverse pipeline of talent in venture capital.

Program details

Designed for Students, Investors, Operators. The program is remote. Participation is generally part time.

Who it is for

  • Full-time graduate students at or entering an HBCU
  • Bachelor's degree holders from an HBCU
  • Early professionals from HBCU backgrounds
  • Interest in venture capital and entrepreneurship
  • Commitment to advancing equity in the innovation economy
  • No prior VC or entrepreneurship experience required

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Admissions and application

The program is open to full-time graduate students at or entering an HBCU, bachelor's degree holders from an HBCU, and early professionals from HBCU backgrounds. No prior VC or entrepreneurship experience is required.

Benefits

  • 6-month comprehensive VC training program
  • 10-week paid internship with partner VC firms ($14,000 guaranteed salary)
  • Culturally-aware curriculum addressing racial inequity and impact investing
  • Mentorship from venture capital professionals
  • Peer network of 300+ HBCUvc alumni
  • Paid internship placement (no unpaid internships)
  • Scholarship support to eliminate financial barriers
  • Career onramps to venture capital industry roles

Timeline

The program lasts for 6 months, including a 10-week paid internship.

What came of it

300+ fellows trained. 181+ venture capital internship placements secured. Alumni have gone on to start, lead, and influence venture funds and entrepreneurial support organizations. Collectively, HBCUvc-influenced capital flows total $200M+ distributed to Black entrepreneurs.

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What it pays

Participants receive a guaranteed salary of $14,000 for a 10-week paid internship with partner VC firms.

Questions about this program

What is the weekly time commitment?

Expect 10–15 hours during the spring curriculum and full‑time hours during the summer internship.

Is the program limited to HBCU students?

Priority goes to HBCU and HSI students, but applicants from any under‑represented background may apply.

Do fellows get paid?

Yes—each fellow receives a $10 k stipend plus wages from their host VC fund.

Where are the internships located?

Primarily in major U.S. tech hubs (SF Bay Area, NYC, Austin), with a growing list of remote‑first funds.

Can international students apply?

Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are currently eligible due to funding restrictions.

Is prior venture experience required?

No; the curriculum assumes no formal investing background.

How competitive is selection?

Recent acceptance rates hover around 7 percent of 500+ annual applicants.

What happens after graduation?

Graduates join a 400‑member alumni Slack, receive ongoing mentoring and gain priority access to VC job openings.

Are travel costs covered?

Yes—HBCUvc pays for flights and lodging for the Tulsa retreat and, if needed, for relocation to the host firm.

Can fellows invest real capital?

Select fellows serve on the student‑run HBCUvc Lab Fund, writing $25k cheques into pre‑seed startups.

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