Enabling African Brilliance to Have a Global Impact

Tools, resources, and world-class support for every step of your journey from college to career

Why this matters?

Unlocking African Students’ access to global education and opportunities!

Watch the video and learn how 8B is creating change in the world as Lydiah Kemunto Bosire discusses inequality and higher education.

Find a University

Discover top schools based on your desired major and career, compare costs and connect with experts to assist with the application process. 8B wants to help realize your dreams and picking the right school is where it all begins!

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Finance Your Education

8B knows how expensive college can be so we help you connect with the best grants and scholarships that reduce this burden. When all free financing sources are exhausted, our focused loan comparison tool helps you compare the lowest cost options available.

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Make Connections

Networking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with ideas, and people with opportunities. Join our rapidly growing community to find support, get answers, grow valuable relationships and quite possibly help others just like you in the process.

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Student Resources

8B helps eliminate confusion and frustration by connecting ambitious Africans students with qualified mentors, Universities, financing, internships and employment opportunities.

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8B is Recommended by Students, Educators and Business Leaders

Dancan Onyango

8B Scholar

“My top 3 tips for young, ambitious Africans: Take the initiative: don’t wait to hear about career opportunities. Be assertive: don’t be afraid to apply when other students might be competing for the same job or internship. Be open to all opportunities: you never know where it will lead.”

Nifasha Rusibamayila, Tanzania

8B Scholar, Boston University School of Public Health

“The most surprising thing when I was seeking funding was the limited options for International Students. Most graduate schools do not offer financial aid. 8B funding was able to support part of my tuition, and I am very grateful for that.”

Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, Ghana

Former Minister of Education, Ghana

“If ability is evenly distributed across the world, then the next Nobel Prize-potential mathematician may well be in Accra or Yaoundé. 8B seeks the brightest Africans to facilitate their education in leading global universities, thereby enabling them to meet their potential.”

Shelby Davis

Founder, Davis United World College Scholar Program

“8B uses an innovative approach to facilitate the education of world-class leaders and problem-solvers who can compete in the 21st century and steer Africa towards shared prosperity. This is a vision worth supporting.”

Oyama Mabandla, South Africa

Former Chair, Vodafone Group, South Africa

“Today, accessing world-class education depends on the twin lottery of parental wealth and scholarships. Building an inclusive 21st century requires us to exponentially unlock financing and human potential at a global scale. 8B is the revolution we need.”

Dennis Hanno

President Emeritus, Wheaton College, USA

“8B is making it possible for high potential students from Africa to attend some of the best institutions of higher education in the world. Most importantly, they are providing the support and resources to help these students succeed during college and beyond.”

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Connect with peers, gain access to tools and resources, discover new opportunities and thrive with meaningful information curated to support your success

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In Unity There is Strength

8B brings together the most respected and ambitious organizations
with a common desire to unlock African excellence!

Investors

Help us create opportunity for the fastest growing student demographic on the planet. We’d love to share more about the future of 8B.

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Universities

Connect with the best and brightest African students who specifically meet your enrollment criteria.

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EMPLOYERS

8B helps connect well qualified candidates with global employment opportunities. Fast, effective and efficient. Ask us how!

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Mentors

“Every great achiever is inspired by a great mentor.”~ Lailah Gifty Akita

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Join us in our effort to enable African brilliance to have a global impact.

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