Stay tuned! Winners will be announced in late November on the AT&T Dream In Black website.

As a Rising Future Maker, students will receive

$5,000 check


Mentorship from
HBCU alumni

Invites to exclusive
industry events

Find inspiration through immersion

As a Rising Future Maker, AT&T will connect students to immersive experiences that will inspire you to think beyond their dreams. From NBA All-Star to Tribeca Film Festival and more, AT&T introduces Rising Future Makers to a network of possibility by granting them exclusive access to some of the most coveted events throughout the year.

Meet the Rising Future Makers Alumni

AT&T Rising Future Makers is a program uplifting and celebrating an esteemed class of 25 HBCU students making a difference in their community and campus, and giving them the connections, networks, and opportunities to support their dreams and ambitions.

AT&T is continuing the mission to empower HBCU students in pursuit of their dreams. Through mentorship, signature events and meaningful networking opportunities, Rising Future Makers have discovered career advantages and built professional support systems—taking their dreams to new heights.

Bridging the digital divide,
one student at a time

Partnering with Prairie View A&M, AT&T is proud to host a free workshop set to explore tech-forward topics from coding to digital literacy to tech entreprenuership. Attending students will receive a new device to continue their exploration of technology-driven endeavors.