The Hekima Fellowship

  • Mentorship

    The Hekima Fellowship is a rigorous 4-year program that selects 5-10 ambitious African immigrants in their last year of high school planning to attend college. Applicants can be from any major. Each student will get access to one-on-one mentorship throughout college.

  • Scholarship

    Upon acceptance in the fellowship, each selected fellow will receive $1,000 of Financial aid.

  • Connections

    Fellows will be provided industry connections that would help them land meaningful internships and job opportunities.

  • Op-ed Writing Trainings

    Fellows will receive professional writing and editorial trainings from our global partners +Perspectives.

Application criteria

  • Must be an African immigrant

    The applicant to the Fellowship must be a first generation African immigrant.

  • Academic Performance

    The applicant must demonstrate high academic performance and commitment to hard work and excellence.

  • Leadership skills

    The applicant must submit a 500 word essay where he/she lists extracurricular activities and community services that he/she has been a part of.

Application Timeline.

 

Deadline.

May 30th 2023

First Interview.

June 2023

Final Interview.

July 2023

Program Begins.

August 2023