We're thrilled to announce that applications are now open for Cohort III of the Stryker + HBCU 20x20 Marketing & Finance Fellowship! This prestigious fellowship is designed to open doors for ambitious students from HBCUs who are passionate about launching successful careers in marketing and finance.

As a member of Cohort III, you’ll embark on a transformative 4-week journey, working directly with Stryker's top professionals through immersive workshops, real-world projects, and invaluable networking opportunities. This experience will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to step confidently into a promising career at Stryker.

Don’t miss this opportunity to shape your future with the support of Stryker + HBCU 20x20!

As one of the world's leading medical technology companies, Stryker, in collaboration with our customers, is dedicated to advancing healthcare. Our innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics, and Spine contribute to improving patient outcomes and healthcare overall.

For inquiries or additional information about the Fellowship, please contact us at info@hbcu20x20.org.

Interested in joining Cohort III of the Stryker + HBCU 20x20 Marketing & Finance Fellowship? Here’s what we’re looking for in our future fellows:

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student graduating between December 2026 - May 2027 from an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and University).
• Students majoring and interested in working in the field of marketing, finance and accounting are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (Does not require sponsorship now or in the future)
• Must be willing to accept a paid Stryker in-person position located in Mahwah, New Jersey or Kalamazoo, Michigan during summer 2026. (Reimbursement relocation packages are available)
• Familiarity with the Stryker brand
• 3.0 GPA Requirement

The HBCU 20x20 Finance Fellowship (Cohort III) was a competitive program designed for ambitious finance students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Over the course of an intensive four weeks, the fellows enhanced their finance skills and explored career pathways in the finance industry, particularly with U.S. Bank. The program featured expert-led workshops, hands-on courses, and inspiring speaker series that supported the success of Black students in finance.

Congratulations to all the fellows for completing the program! There dedication to elevating your skills and expanding your professional network has set you on a promising path toward rewarding careers in finance.

Join the exclusive Cohort IV of the Adobe + HBCU 20x20 Professional Development Fellowship! Adobe and HBCU 20x20 are thrilled to present this fully paid, 4-week fellowship designed to prepare and empower 40 driven rising juniors for impactful careers at Adobe.

This isn’t just another program—it’s your launchpad to building real skills, expanding your network, and gaining hands-on experience with one of the world’s leading creative companies! Over the course of this transformative month, you’ll engage in immersive workshops, mentorship opportunities, and career-building sessions, all geared toward setting you up for long-term success at Adobe and beyond.

Fellow Criteria/ Requirements:

• Rising Junior graduating December 2026 or June 2027
• Identify as a Black/African American
• Current student at a Historically Black Colleges and Universities
• Students passionate about entering a career in tech. Computer Science encouraged to apply.

Deadline to Apply: April 20, 2025

The Application and Autodesk are back, and we’re launching our most exciting cohort of software engineers yet! This third cohort brings together the brightest graduate students from top institutions across the globe, all united by one ambition: to join the ranks of Autodesk’s elite. Over the next 8 weeks, these talented engineers will undergo intensive training, elevate their technical skills, and prepare to thrive at one of the world’s most innovative software companies. This isn’t just a fellowship—it’s a launchpad for the next generation of trailblazers in tech!

Gartner and HBCU 20x20 are proud to present this paid, 8-week professional development fellowship program that will prepare and empower 15 Black college students for careers at Gartner.

At Gartner, Fellows will deliver actionable, objective insight to executives and their teams. Their expert guidance and tools enable faster, smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization's mission-critical priorities.

Fellows will learn about an unrivaled combination of expert-led, practitioner-sourced and data-driven research that steers clients toward the right decisions on the issues that matter most. As a $5 billion company, with over 19,500 associates, and a member of the S&P 500, Garnter is an objective partner with 15,000+ client enterprises in more than 100 countries — across all major functions, in every industry and enterprise size — and boast 40+ years of experience providing insights and expert guidance to client enterprises worldwide.

Introducing the leaders of the new era! Advertising and marketing are the forces that shape the world's consumers, driving one of the most influential industries today. We are thrilled to announce the second cohort of the Advertising For Change + The Application Creativity Fellowship. This diverse group of students, representing over 10 universities and an impressive range of professional backgrounds, will embark on a transformative 7-week journey. Together, they will hone their skills, ignite their creativity, and prepare to make a powerful impact in the world of advertising and marketing.

The Martian Blueberry Virtual Writing Fellowship will offer students the opportunity to experience virtual writers workshops and professional development resources that will increase their script writing and creativity skills.

Martian Blueberry is another way of saying “Strange Fruit” like the popular song by Billie Holiday.

Historically, this term has been associated with negative connotations. But, we choose to turn this concept on its head and redefine it as a positive representation of diverse stories and characters. Our mission is to change the paradigm of animation to be more inclusive and representative of diverse perspectives, cultures, and experiences. To create content that reflects our world and empowers individuals to be proud of their differences.

So to us Martian Blueberry is a name and a brand that speaks to people who feel alien, like they don't fit in, and we strive to create a community that celebrates diversity and encourages people to embrace their unique perspectives.

We believe that everyone has a story worth telling, and we are committed to providing a platform for underrepresented voices in the animation industry.

The Fellowship will be hosted by the CEO of Martian Blueberry, Carl Jones. Carl Jones is an esteemed producer, writer, and director in the animation industry, known for his work on acclaimed projects such as the Peabody Award-winning The Boondocks and Black Dynamite. His versatile portfolio includes co-creating Adult Swim's Freaknik: The Musical, writing for Comedy Central's Legends of Chamberlain Heights and Adult Swim's The Jellies!, as well as executive producing the animated reboot of Good Times on Netflix and HBO Max's Young Love. Carl also served as the showrunner for Season 3 of TBS's The Last OG and notably directed the 2023 Webby Award-winning animated series Undeniable for Major League Baseball. His impressive track record showcases his ability to produce innovative and compelling content, solidifying his impact on the world of entertainment.

To learn more about Martian Blueberry visit: https://martianblueberry.com/

SAGSAW and HBCU 20x20 burst back onto the scene, hungry for the next wave of dynamic HBCU leaders! We scoured the ranks for first-year students brimming with ambition, ready to turbocharge their professional skills, unearth thrilling job opportunities and internships, and dive headfirst into the kaleidoscope of industries waiting to be explored.

The Power of Dreams Fellowship became a rocket booster for participants' future careers! With turbocharged workshops, electrifying panels, and pulse-pounding presentations, we ignited a wildfire of inspiration, forging unbreakable bonds with fellow students and industry titans present at the event.

Save a Girl, Save a World (SAGSAW) & HBCU 20x20 are committed to providing opportunities for Black students to learn and apply the hard and soft skills needed to excel, and this is held true in our 2023 partnership with Honda.

The Power of Dreams Fellowship powered by Honda will take incoming HBCU first year students and provide them with the opportunity to learn more about interviewing, resume development, dressing for success and five different industries.

The program prepares students for their future careers through crash course workshops, panels, and presentations, while providing an opportunity to develop a network with students and professionals in attendance.

This one of a kind opportunity provided students with a chance to learn more about the business behind the entertainment industry, be paired with a mentor and be referred for internship and career opportunities with UTA in NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles and Nashville.

UTA is one of the most influential companies in global entertainment, spanning across talent representation and content production, as well as strategic advisory and marketing work with some of the world’s biggest brands. UTA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York and London. UTA represents some of the biggest talents in the world including Ms. Lauryn Hill, Burna Boy, Lil Nas X, 21 Savage, Latto and so many more people.

Congratulations to the Fellows below:

Our 8-week paid program provides Black college students with the opportunity to explore the hard and soft skills needed to succeed in tech, while providing them with an opportunity to interview for Summer internships and full-time opportunities.

It’s imperative for Black college students to use the knowledge gained inside and outside of the classroom to secure careers in the field of tech, and Tech FORWARD// is dedicated to moving you one step closer.