Propel Center Announces Student Finalists of $1,000,000 Scholarship Program
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WHY WE
PROPEL

THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT IS CHANGING.

Yesterday’s solutions will not solve tomorrow’s challenges. These changes require that we train tomorrow’s leaders in a way that leverages technology for creative and dynamic problem solving. History has demonstrated how Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) can drive transformative change and elevate the way people of color see and experience the world. Propel Center will serve as a catalytic epicenter of learning that provides HBCU students with the knowledge, skills, tools and resources necessary to transform our nation’s talent pipeline and workforce. Our vision is to build generations of black leaders who advance equity and justice through technology, entrepreneurship, education and social impact.

The Virtual Campus

The Virtual Campus

PROPEL ONLINE

More than ever, technology is needed to connect students to learning. Propel provides virtual access to best-in-class learning experiences through a state-of-the-art online digital platform that will be accessible to every HBCU student located anywhere across America, or even the world. With a commitment to increasing learner engagement, Propel will use this technology to engage students in virtual master classes delivered by the nation’s most respected faculty in higher education and the world’s most influential business minds across industries and entrepreneurship. We envision using this technology to engage thought leaders like Spike Lee, Jack Ma, Lisa Jackson and Tom Fanning, and then connect them to students to broaden what they believe is possible. Through Propel's virtual campus, HBCU students can learn from anywhere.

Propel Startup
Propel Startup
Propel Startup will multiply the development of Black entrepreneurs by exposing HBCU students to the ideation process, connecting them to Propel’s accelerator, giving them a space to incubate their business and providing them access to venture capitalists and mentors to help navigate the various stages of business growth.
Propel Arts & Entertainment
Propel Arts & Entertainment
Propel Arts will create more innovative artists and entertainment executives of color across film, television, music and sports broadcasting through virtual and on-campus ideation labs, mentorship and hands-on experience with industry artists and corporate entertainment entities.
Propel Agri-Tech
Propel Agri-Tech
Propel Agri-Tech will advance the creation of technology in agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture with the aim of improving yield, efficiency and profitability. Propel Agri-Tech will develop agricultural technology products, services and applications derived from the cultivation of industrial hemp such as paper, textiles, biodegradable plastics, health-conscious food, fuel and advanced material technologies for construction, automotive and aerospace uses.
Propel Justice
Propel Justice
Propel Justice will develop social justice-minded leaders who are prepared to serve as community organizers and activists, and become transformative political influencers. Special features will include using technology to involve HBCU students in the important work of organizations like the Equal Justice Initiative and connect them to history through partnerships with historic organizations and augmented reality technology.

 
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