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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.
University Degree
Your academic credentials from top African universities
Running Business or Career
By Year 3, your business must be operating OR you have a job secured
PLUS: Investment portfolio started
Essential Abilities
Proven Track Record
📚 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
🚀 Your business MUST be running (making money)
OR
💼 You MUST have a job/certification secured
➕ Continue all skills training
📈 Scale your business or advance your career
✅ Complete all requirements
🎓 Graduate ready for life!
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!)
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
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
The difference? You create your own opportunities instead of waiting for them.
Compare Traditional vs. Parallel Path below
Study 4 years → Graduate → Search for jobs → Hope someone hires you → Start from zero
Study 4 years + Build business + Learn skills → Graduate with business running + money coming in + proven abilities → Already winning
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.
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.
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