PURPOSE:
Provide Black/African American and DEI-committed undergraduate students with an opportunity to attend the Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP), one of the largest gatherings of its kind in the country. Students chosen for the CEEE NextGen Program (formerly the CAAFP NextGen Program) will attend the conference at no cost, including travel and lodging. (Additional details apply.)
Before the conference, students will be paired with a FARE mentor and participate in virtual workshops. During the conference, students will engage in relevant seminars and inspiring sessions with a diverse community of Black and DEI-committed Financial Services professionals, entrepreneurs, academics, and executives.
Post-conference, students can access additional resources, apply for a designation scholarship, and continue to connect with The American College Center for Economic Empowerment and Equality. Program slots are limited.
Mentorship Program
Important Dates:
- Application Opens: January 6, 2025
- Application Deadline: February 14, 2025 (Nominations must be submitted via the official form.)
- Award Notifications: March 2025
- 1st Virtual Workshop: April 2025
PROCESS:
Students can nominate themselves OR be nominated by someone they know for the opportunity to join the CEEE NextGen Program. Those accepted into the program will receive an email notification with additional details about the conference and the program’s expectations. If you are a college faculty/staff or a community partner interested in bringing 5 or more students to the CAAFP 2025, please contact Tori Phillips, CEEE Program Director, at tori.phillips@theamericancollege.edu2025 FARE Mentorship & CEEE NextGen Program Application Form
ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible, the student must meet the following criteria:
- Be nominated by themselves, an instructor, a supervisor, or a mentor
- Be a Black/African American undergraduate student enrolled in good standing, preferably at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
- Be studying a business-related major or minor and show a strong interest in a financial services career
- Demonstrate leadership qualities and academic potential
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
Accepted students must:
- Complete all program forms, including the CAAFP registration form
- Finish the Know Yourself, Grow Your Wealth certificate program by June 1, 2025, if not already completed
- Participate in the pre-conference workshops, hosted in collaboration with the Financial Alliance for Racial Equity (FARE).
- Attend the Conference of African American Financial Professionals at the Signia by Hilton in Atlanta, GA, from August 11-13, 2025
QUESTIONS:
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