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Nas has announced that applications are now open for the Nasir Jones Hip-Hop Fellowship at the W.E.B. Du Bois Research Center for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Launched in 2013 through a partnership between Nas and Harvard University, the fellowship is designed for both scholars and artists who demonstrate exceptional academic promise and creative ability connected to Hip-Hop culture. The program supports work that bridges scholarship and artistic expression, emphasizing Hip-Hop’s role in education, history, and cultural discourse.
Each year, 20 participants are selected to engage in projects spanning art, design, Hip-Hop, creative writing, African American studies, and related fields. The fellowship has become a respected platform for advancing serious study and creative exploration of Hip-Hop within an academic setting.
The deadline to apply for the 2026–2027 cohort is January 30, offering a major opportunity for emerging thinkers and creators to study and build at one of the world’s most prestigious institutions.
Nas has announced that applications are open for his Nasir Jones Hip-Hop Fellowship at the W.E.B. Du Bois Research Center at Harvard University for the 2026-2027 school year.
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) January 19, 2026
Beginning in 2013, Nas joined with the prestigious university for the fellowship program, which is… pic.twitter.com/0bcX7BuQZd
