Registration: Starts Aug 14th & Ends Sept 7th
Fresh Faces. Fresh Voices. (Fall 2026-27) This national search will identify 4–6 standout students from across the country who represent the perspective, and leadership defining HBCUs today.
The 6 finalists will serve as the official faces and voices of HBCU Week NOW and be seen and heard as representatives and voices of this generation of leaders as a part of the 2026-27 digital branding and marketing campaigns that define the network.
Benefits & Prizes
🎓Your Voice Deserves to be Seen and Heard!
Get featured on HBCU Week Now, grow your audience, score exclusive merch and collaborate with our team one on one. Tap into a community that’s ready to amplify your talent, expand your reach and support your growth throughout your HBCU journey.
🎬 Every Winner Receives
🎁 HBCU Week NOW – Merchandise
The Winners will receive Tee shirts, hoodies and other HBCU Week NOW merchandise!
🎓 VIP Interview / Student Spotlight
Each winner will receive a professional VIP Interview & Platform Spotlight.
📣 Social Media Promotions & Full Platform Exposure
Selected students will receive social media exposure on all of our Digital platforms & select partners including:
🎞️HBCU Week NOW’s Website (YouTube & Instagram)
since inception less than 2 years ago has yielded:
-15 M+ views
-50 K+ subscribers
In addition, our partnership with the digital platforms of 30+ PBS stations with a combined reach an additional 1.4 M subscribers and 470 M combined views on YouTube.
🎭 HWN Official Newsletter inclusion & Announcements /
🎞️ E-MAIL BLAST PROMOTION
Winning participants will also receive a featured E-mail Blast Campaign sent to more than 30,000 HBCU Week NOW, and MPT.Org
Eligibility Requirements
CONTEST ELIGIBILITY:
1. Age: Must be 18 years or older.
2. Academic Status: Must be a HBCU student , former student , or HBCU graduate.
3. Social Following: Must follow @HBCUWeekNow on [Instagram] and be subscribed to our [YouTube Channel]
How to Make Your Submission Official
Meeting the eligibility criteria is just step one! To officially enter and be considered for selection as a winner, complete both steps below:
1. Submit Your Application: Fill out and submit the official registration form on this page.
2. Post & Collaborate on Instagram:
3. Upload your intro video to your personal Instagram page.
4. Send an Instagram Collab Invite to @HBCUWeekNow on your post.
⚠️ Important Note: Submissions will only be counted as official once the Instagram collaboration invite is accepted by our team and your application form is received.
Participant Agreement
PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT :
1. By submitting my registration and video content for Fresh Faces Fresh Voices, I represent and warrant that I have full legal right and authority to submit the heretofore mentioned film/video/image/text, etc. for consideration by HBCU Week NOW, and that all necessary consents, licensing and approvals have been obtained with respect thereto.
2. I agree to hold HBCU Week NOW, it partners and its sponsors harmless in any and all matters pertaining to the consents, licenses, and approvals of heretofore submitted film/video content.
3. I understand that my submission is in no way a guarantee of acceptance or nomination into Fresh Faces Fresh Voices at HBCU Week NOW.
A. No one from HBCU Week NOW, it partners or its sponsors has guaranteed me admission into the contest.
4. Before submitting I have read the Fresh Faces Fresh Voices and HBCU Week NOW website terms and conditions appearing herein, and agree, without exception, to all the terms and conditions stated.
“You may not know it yet, but you have a story to tell and a legacy to uphold. We know everyone’s HBCU is the best, but we want to know why that is true for you! So, here is your chance to not only set the record straight, but also show the world your pride along the way!“
