Target Scholars Program Overview
Since 2021, the Target Scholars Program has awarded over $10 million in scholarships to nearly 1,000 students attending HBCUs. Target Scholars are graduating at nearly twice the national rate for Black students, with 46% completing their degrees in four years compared to 29% nationally. We anticipate that 61% of Scholars will graduate within five years.
For the 2025–2026 academic year, the program will welcome a second cohort—this time focusing on rising juniors. Scholars will benefit from a robust two-year experience that includes:
- Financial Assistance: $5,000 scholarship per year over two years to make college more affordable.
- College Success Coach: A dedicated coach offering consistent academic and career guidance through regular check-ins and campus visits.
- Professional Development & Internships: Mentorship, career readiness training, internship opportunities, and graduate school entrance exam test prep designed to prepare students for early career success.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible scholars must be majoring in a business or engineering discipline, and must be enrolled full-time as juniors for the 2025-2026 academic year at one of the following HBCUs:
- Clark Atlanta University
- Howard University
- Morehouse College
- North Carolina A&T State University
- Southern University and A&M College
- Texas Southern University
Other requirements include:
- Be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
- Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Have a demonstrated unmet financial aid need as verified by the applicant’s institution of record.