In its third year, the NBA’s HBCU Fellowship Program is set to provide career development opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The paid 10-week summer internship initiative, running from June to August, places fellows in NBA teams and the league office across diverse departments, including ticket sales, corporate partnerships, IT, social responsibility, and marketing.
Last year’s cohort saw participation from 24 HBCUs, contributing to 60 roles spread across all 30 NBA teams. The program, powered by the NBA Foundation in collaboration with the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) and Fearless Dialogues, aims to foster skills and experiences in the business of basketball.
CDF, selected by the NBA Foundation, manages the program in a three-year partnership initiated in January 2023. This year’s expanded initiative, in collaboration with CDF and Fearless Dialogues, involves the education of 72 HBCU students on social justice concerns and servant leadership. The program incorporates virtual and in-person gatherings at CDF’s Alex Haley Farm in Clinton, TN, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience for the participants employed by all 30 NBA teams and their league offices.
Those interested in the Fellowship Program can apply here. The deadline to apply is this Sunday, Jan. 7 at 11:59 pm PT.
