HENNESSY FELLOWS

Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility

Are students attending private HBCUs eligible for the Hennessy Fellows?
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.

Is a recent undergraduate eligible to participate in the program to receive funds for graduate school?
Yes. The Hennessy Fellows program is open to currently enrolled MBA,  JD/MBA, or business-related doctoral students or students in the 4th year of the 5-year MBA program.

May I apply to the Hennessy Fellows program if I am an undergraduate senior who wants to attend graduate school?
No, this opportunity is not open to undergraduate students. You have to be enrolled in an HBCU MBA, MBA/JD, or business-related doctoral program before you are eligible to apply. Students in the fourth year of a five-year MBA program may be considered for selection but must be enrolled full-time as a graduate student.

Are graduate students eligible to apply?
Yes. Currently enrolled graduate students or students in the 4th year of a 5-year graduate program who will graduate in May of the following year of the current application are eligible to apply.

Is there an age requirement to apply for the program?
Yes, graduate students must be 21 and older to apply for the program.

Am I eligible to apply if my cumulative GPA is below 3.25 but my major GPA is 3.25 or above?
No. We require a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA.

Are non-traditional students eligible to apply?
Yes, if you meet the eligibility requirements you can apply

Do you have to be African American to be considered for the Hennessy Fellows program?
 No. Only students enrolled in HBCU MBA, JD/MBA, or business-related doctoral programs will be considered.

Programmatic

Will expenses for travel, lodging, and food be provided during the boot camp? 
Yes. Fellows will receive a stipend to cover all expenses for the boot camp.

Will TMCF conduct any recruitment events during the pandemic to promote the program to students interested in applying?
Yes, please make sure you follow TMCF social accounts on FacebookTwitter, and Instagram for the dates and locations.