Emerging Media Fellowship Program

The CCTA Emerging Media Fellowship Program is designed to spotlight 40 exceptional, underrepresented young adults (ages 18-26) from the Caribbean, U.S., and diaspora communities who are poised to become the next generation of content creators, executives, technologists, and visionaries.

Fellows Receive:

Full travel, lodging, and registration coverage

Access to exclusive executive roundtables

Digital credentials enhancing professional profiles

Structured networking with board members

Post-conference mentorship support

These RISING STARS are:

  • Media, film, and communications students at HBCUs or international universities

  • Creators with proven initiative via YouTube, TikTok, podcasts, or independent projects.

  • Young professionals in early agency, production, or network assistant roles

  • First-generation or diaspora youth navigating the creative industry pipeline

  • Applicants from economically disadvantaged or underserved creative communities

Emerging Media Fellowship Brochure

Questions? Contact Associate Director Taylor Moore at info@ccta.net or call (402) 761-2216