Clark Atlanta University’s Southeast Regional Center for Entrepreneurship, one of four regional partners of The Howard University and PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship, has selected the inaugural cohort for its Startup Scholars program, an initiative designed to empower and support student entrepreneurs at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as they grow their business ideas and pursue higher education.
Nine students were selected from the 28 HBCUs in the Southeast region to receive a $10,000 scholarship, as well as an integrated portfolio of support from the Center, including business funding. Additional program benefits include one-on-one business consulting, business management workshops, and networking events.
“I am inspired by the student scholars selected for our inaugural cohort of student entrepreneurs,” said Nsenga Burton, Ph.D., director of the Southeast Regional Center for Entrepreneurship at CAU. “These students run the gamut in diverse business ideas, which gives me hope for our future business leaders.”
“This program allows our underrepresented enterprising entrepreneurs from historically black colleges and universities in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to capitalize on the Center’s access and resources to gain increased knowledge of building and scaling businesses, while developing a cohesive network of entrepreneurs committed to creating a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.”
The 2023-24 Startup Scholars include:
• Kofi Ada-Zulu, Bethune Cookman University, Computer Information Systems major, runs Adukicks, a sneaker restoration company for students.
• Gera Baano Stewart II, Morehouse College, Software Engineering major, developed Simp Now, a pioneering social dating app that merges authentic connections with innovative features.
• Navardo Butler, Clark Atlanta University, Business Administration major, created Perlo Club, a clothing brand offering high-quality and stylish…
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