The fundamental purpose of the Fellowship is to provide financial support, mentorship, and education to a cohort of African-American students as they enter into higher education. This program is entirely tailored to each students’ academic needs in whichever field he or she shows interest. There are no favored or required areas of study. Competitive applicants should illustrate a keen interest in entrepreneurship and an ability to work on extracurricular projects and ideas. The main objectives of the Fellowship are to unite a community of underrepresented students under the premise of academic achievement, community service, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy - the four pillars of the program. Throughout the four years of the Fellowship, students will form lifetime bonds amongst their cohort peers and will be encouraged to lean on each other for support in their endeavors. Additionally, Fellows will be expected to participate in community service activities throughout each year in the program.