Overview

Program Overview

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) programming in partnership with two of our dynamic collaborative partners, CNA Insurance and Guidewire Software is pleased to announce the A.I Technical Bootcamp! This exciting event is a three-and-a-half-day immmersive experience covering design-thinking, business modeling and pitch instruction through AI concepts. CNA and Guidewire will host panel sessions focused on careers in insurance and software development. Winners will receive scholarship awards and participants will have the opportunity to meet with CNA and Guidewire’s executives and senior leaders.

About CNA

CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 120 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada and Europe.

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About Guidewire

Guidewire Software, Inc., commonly Guidewire, is a global software company based in San Mateo, California. It offers an industry software platform for property and casualty insurance carriers in the U.S. and worldwide.

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This program is now accepting applications from full time students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) who are innovative and entrepreneurial-minded. Students selected must be available to participate during the entire innovation challenge from October 14-16, 2026.

Program Dates: October 14-16, 2026

Location: San Mateo, California

Responsibilities

Benefits

Students participating in this program will benefit from the following:

Engaging business models, design thinking, venture ideation, and pitching sessions
Opportunity to network and engage with CNA and Guidewire executives and hiring managers
Hear from industry experts and leaders from various divisions
Prizes and awards for top teams
All expenses paid trip and, exclusive swag box for all participants

Qualifications

Eligibility

Below are the requirements for students interested in applying to this program:

Enrolled full-time in an accredited HBCU or PBI
Must be in good academic standing with no disciplinary infractions
No minimum GPA requirement
Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Powerpoint, Word, Excel)
Demonstrates the ability to work well on a team
Must be willing to travel to San Mateo, California, October 14-16, 2026
Willing to grow and learn in a collaborative environment
ALL MAJORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

How to Apply

To apply, click the button below to complete the 2026 A.I. Technical Bootcamp application.

Application Open Date: May 13, 2026

Application Close Date: August 1, 2026 @ 11:59 PM EST

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is named for the U.S. Supreme Court's first African-American Justice. Established in 1987, TMCF supports and represents nearly 300,000 students attending its 47 member-schools that include public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), medical schools and law schools. TMCF helps students with a clear intention and the motivation to succeed and acquire a high-quality college education at an affordable cost. TMCF also efficiently connects high performing, world-ready students with top tier employment opportunities—access that students or employers might not have on their own. Through its scholarships and programs, TMCF plays a key role in preparing the leaders of tomorrow. TMCF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization. For more information about TMCF and its initiatives, visit: www.tmcf.org. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: george.spencer@tmcf.org Thurgood Marshall College Fund - "Where Education Pays Off"®

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