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Graduate Ready for Life - Not Just Ready for Job Hunting

What is the Parallel Path Model?

The most comprehensive scholarship program in the world. While earning your university degree in Africa, you’ll also launch a business, learn valuable life skills, and build wealth.

You graduate with:

✓ University degree

✓ Running business or job already secured

✓ Real-world skills (ASL, music, art, trades, investing)

✓ Zero debt

No other program does this.

You’ll Graduate As a Complete Leader

Educated 🎓

Financially Independent 💼

Financially Independent 💼


University Degree

Your academic credentials from top African universities

Financially Independent 💼

Financially Independent 💼

Financially Independent 💼

Running Business or Career

By Year 3, your business must be operating OR you have a job secured

PLUS: Investment portfolio started

Skilled for Life 🎯

Skilled for Life 🎯

Skilled for Life 🎯

Essential Abilities

  1. Communicate in sign language (ASL)
  2. Play musical instruments
  3. Create art
  4. Fix things (plumbing & trades)
  5. Manage money & invest

Community Leader ❤️

Skilled for Life 🎯

Skilled for Life 🎯

Proven Track Record

  1. Regular volunteer service
  2. Youth mentorship experience
  3. Strong ethics & character

Your 4-Year Journey

YEAR 1-2: Learn & Build

YEAR 1-2: Learn & Build

YEAR 1-2: Learn & Build

📚 Study your degree

🎨 Learn life skills (ASL, music, art, trades, investing)

💡 Plan your business or career path

🤝 Get paired with upperclass mentor

📖 College success training + ethics seminars

YEAR 3: Launch ⚡

YEAR 1-2: Learn & Build

YEAR 1-2: Learn & Build

🚀 Your business MUST be running (making money)

OR

💼 You MUST have a job/certification secured

➕ Continue all skills training

YEAR 4: Grow & Graduate

YEAR 1-2: Learn & Build

YEAR 4: Grow & Graduate


📈 Scale your business or advance your career

✅ Complete all requirements

🎓 Graduate ready for life!

IS THIS FOR YOU?

You qualify if:

✅ You are Black (from Africa or anywhere in the world)

✅ You are smart but can’t afford college

✅ Ages 14-24

✅ Interested in attending a university in Africa

✅ Ready to work hard and commit to ALL requirements


You must commit to:

✅ Maintain good grades

✅ Launch your business/career by Year 3

✅ Learn ALL the skills (ASL, music, art, trades, investing, ethics)

✅ Do community service every month (required!)

✅ Mentor younger students


Not required:

❌ Previous business experience

❌ Money to start a business (we fund you!)

❌ Musical or artistic background (we teach you!)

HOW TO APPLY

Ready to Transform Your Life?

Step 1: Apply

Complete application form and submit your school records, photo, test scores, and personal statement as requested on the application.


Step 2: Interview

If selected, we’ll talk about your goals and commitment


Step 3: Get Matched

We match you with the right university


Step 4: Start Your Journey!

Begin Year 1 with scholarship + mentorship

apply

SUPPORT for you

You are Not Alone

We Provide

💰 4-year scholarship - Tuition

👥 Mentors - Upperclass students + professional mentors guide you

💵 Startup funding - Money to launch your business (some get 50/50 partnerships!)

🎓 Training - Experts teach you every skill

🌍 Network - Connect with successful alumni


Apply

WHY THIS WORKS

The difference? You create your own opportunities instead of waiting for them.

Compare Traditional vs. Parallel Path below

Traditional path

Study 4 years → Graduate → Search for jobs → Hope someone hires you → Start from zero

Parallel Path Model

Study 4 years + Build business + Learn skills → Graduate with business running + money coming in + proven abilities → Already winning

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at esther@yourblackmatters.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Nothing. Full scholarship for tuition, all mandatory trainings, certifications, and parallel path cost.


You can get professional certifications to secure a rewarding career.


Yes. ASL, music, art, trades, investing, and community service are required for everyone.


Your mentors help you pivot and try again. Most businesses take a few tries.


We are actively expanding across Africa. We currently have strong partnerships in Nigeria with more countries coming soon.


Uplift. Amplify. Inspire.

Your Transformation Starts Now

4 years from now, you could have

✓ A degree

✓ A business making money or a successful career

✓ Skills that make you unstoppable

✓ Zero debt

✓ A network of successful peers

OR


❌ No degree

❌ No job prospects

❌ No opportunities

❌ Still struggling financially


The choice is yours.

Apply

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