NBA HBCU Fellowship [Locations Vary]

The NBA HBCU Fellowship is a paid, 10-week summer internship for undergraduate and graduate students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Fellows gain hands-on experience with NBA and WNBA teams, the NBA League office, and the National Basketball Players Association.

Fellowship at a glance

• Paid, full-time summer internship
• Dates: June 7-August 13, 2027
• Orientation: June 2-4, 2027
• Travel and housing: Provided
• All majors: Encouraged to apply

Explore different areas of the basketball business

Fellows apply to job functions, and the selection team considers their experience and qualifications when matching them with opportunities. Applicants can express interest in multiple areas.

• Business operations and strategy: Finance, project management, legal operations, and event or facility operations
• Community impact and social responsibility: Community programs, youth development, and nonprofit partnerships
• Content, video, and broadcast production: Video, photography, live production, audio, and storytelling
• Corporate partnerships, sales, and fan engagement: Sponsorships, ticket sales, business development, and fan experiences
• Marketing, communications, and creative: Campaigns, social media, design, public relations, and promotions
• People, culture, and human resources: Recruiting, employee engagement, training, and workplace culture
• Technology, data, and analytics: Data analysis, software, digital platforms, and business intelligence

Who can apply?

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
• Be at least 18 by June 2, 2027
• Be eligible to work in the United States, including F-1 students eligible for OPT or CPT
• Be available for the full-time summer schedule and orientation
• Submit an unofficial transcript from an HBCU undergraduate or graduate program

Priority is given to sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduating seniors, and graduate students who are currently enrolled in or have graduated from an HBCU.

Key dates

• Application deadline: Monday, November 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST
• Central time deadline: Tuesday, December 1, at 1:59 a.m.
• Orientation: June 2-4, 2027
• Fellowship: June 7-August 13, 2027