We're making moguls.
Moguls in the Making was born from the need to act, to put our beliefs into practice by creating a program that would tackle the issue of economic mobility head-on. Now in its fourth year, this entrepreneurial competition continues to foster opportunities for young, up-and-coming leaders from our nation’s publicly supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
We are excited to be increasing the amount of schools and students selected this year. Now more then ever is the time to apply to be a part of this remarkable experience. Once students arrive, teams wil be formed and out of all the ideas pitched, one will be declared the winner. Over the course of the weekend students will be tested and given a glimpse into what being a Mogul is all about – hard work.
It’s a strenuous 72 hours of rigorous learning and creating where all kinds of different skill sets will be used to turn visions into reality. Students will have mentors to guide them and speakers to inspire them as they work to put together a pitch that impresses the judges. It’s simple — the best presentation with the most brilliant business solution wins.
Hear from our students.
Henry Moses
Tuskegee University
“A good Mogul is someone that has a vision outside of themselves.”
Morgan Phillips
Howard University/2nd Place Winner
"The fact that Ally came by at the end [of the competition] to say, ‘you all were so talented this year that we are going to increase the scholarship prices for everyone’, is so insanely beautiful."
Lance Davis
NC A&T University/1st place Winner
"The best birthday gift. It doesn't feel real! I knew we had something special with the team and I definitely gained 4 new very good friends. Outside of winning $20,000, what I learned about being a Mogul - it takes humility. "
Are you a Mogul in the Making?
Are you a student that has what it takes to be the next Mogul? Here’s your chance to prove it. You and your squad will brainstorm a business idea and pitch it to a panel of judges.
Only the top 15 schools out of the 110 HBCUs will get the chance to participate in an intense weekend of learning, mentoring, and of course pitching. You and your team will be doing what entrepreneurs do, seeing a consumer need, and filling it.
Criteria/Eligibility.
· Must be a current full-time student attending a private or public HBCU or Predominantly Black Institution (PBI).
· Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior during the 2022-2023 Academic Year. Seniors must not graduate prior to December 2022.
· Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applicants with a cumulative GPA of 2.75-2.99 must be recommended by department chair or department Dean.
· Must not have participated in Moguls in the Making the previous year.
Application timeline.
Here are all the dates you need to mark on your calendar so you can start preparing.
Application opens – 04/01
Application closes – 05/15
Program Dates – 09/15 – 09/18
Ready to apply?
If you've got what it takes, it’s time to get this show on the road. Meet all requirements and fill out your application. Please note, vaccinations are required to participate in person.
Congratulations to our 2021 winners!
The team from NC A&T knocked it out of the park last year! We couldn’t have been more proud of Claudia Duverglas, Darren Rippy, Joshua Weaver, Kameran Harris, and Lance Davis for their hard work and innovative ideas. We can't wait to see what their future holds.
Apply for the 4th annual Moguls in the Making competition this Spring, 2022. This could be your year to unlock your Mogul mentality and take your entrepreneurial skills to the next level.
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