Our Fellows
Takeoff Fellows are fearless learners who never shy away from the opportunity to improve themselves and build new skills. Becoming a Takeoff Fellow is the beginning of a life-long opportunity to join a community of motivated Black students, experienced mentors and industry leaders who will champion your career success.
Eligibility Requirements
Rising first year, sophomore, junior, senior students attending university in the United States. We have also admitted recent college graduates.
Black student (if you identify with more than one race, one of them must be Black)
Ability to commit 10+ hours per week to the project, coursework and speaker series events
Application Components
Applicants share more about their background and career interests, plus submit their resume, LinkedIn profile and a short essay.
Any questions? Contact Us
Hear From Our Fellows
“The Fellowship has equipped me with the oft-unmentioned tools need to succeed professionally, connected me with lifelong colleagues, and an ever supportive network of experienced Black professionals who are rooting for my success.”
-Mark Bray
“Takeoff allowed me to see myself represented in spaces I didn't even know existed.”
-Osariemen Aiyevbomwan
“The Takeoff Institute gave me the courage to explore interests that had previously felt inaccessible, and pursue them in a way that gave me newfound depths of knowledge and confidence”
-Julia Nicholls