ONYX 25

25 Under 25 Recognition & Leadership Program

The Onyx 25 Under 25 Recognition & Leadership program is designed to celebrate African-American male undergraduate students across the nation who have proven themselves as role models for their campus and community. In collaboration with our partner, CBeyond Enterprises, we are supporting the next generation of leaders to be competitive in the global market.

Students can be nominated in one of the following areas:

Arts & Humanities

Business

Education

STEM

Human & Social Science

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Benefits of the Program

Recognition

We recognize participants for their outstanding academic and community achievements.

Development

We coach and develop transferable career readiness skills through leadership and professional development workshops.

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Engagement

We create inclusive spaces for participants practice transferable skills learned in the program.

Networking

We connect participants with corporate talent management and mentors for various career opportunities.

Other benefits include:

Certificate of Recognition

Official Onyx 25 Lapel Pin

Special Feature in

The Educated Mentor

Discounted Entry

into our

National Conference

Voucher for Professional Attire*

*subject to funding

Application Information

Qualifications

1. Be an undergraduate student.

2. Must reside or attend school in one of our regions: Eastern (DC, MD, VA, NC); Midwest (IL, IN, KY, MO, NE)

3. Identify as a Black male.

4. Be 25 years of age or younger.

5. Demonstrate success in one of the achievement areas.

Application Materials

1. A completed online application.

2. Proof of Residency or an unofficial transcript.

3. An updated resume in PDF format.

4. One (1) letter of recommendation.

5. $25 non-refundable application fee.

Timeline

2021:

September 1-November 30: Application Submission

December 1-20: Application Review/ Selection

2022:

January 10: Notification of Selection

January 11-31: Leadership Program Orientation

February 1-March 15: Leadership Program

March 28-March 31: Mentorship Program Orientation

April 1-May 13: Mentorship Program

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Questions? Contact Mr. Dendy at gdendy@thecbmnetwork.org