Costs

The Black Birthright program fee is $1,500 USD. This amount covers both the Scholar’s participation in The Salon (year-long educational program preceding travel), and their contribution towards their travel expenses.

Please note that it costs approximately $7,000 to put one Scholar through the full Black Birthright program - The Salon and travel to Africa. This amount is heavily subsidized by The Tunstall Family and the generosity of Tunstall Foundation donors.

The Scholar’s and Tunstall Foundation’s combined contributions cover:

  • Scholar’s participation in The Salon: Awakening Your African Mind (year-long educational program preceding travel)

  • Transport to/from airport in US

  • Transport to/from airport in country

  • Flights

  • Hotel accommodations

  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily

  • Bottled water

  • Private transportation in country

  • Tour guides

  • Translators

  • Entry to all tour sites and activity fees

  • Travel insurance

IMPORTANT - Additionally, Scholars are expected to cover the following costs independently:

  • Passport application fees

  • Costs for travel immunizations (See the Health section of our website for additional information.)

  • Souvenirs

  • Supplemental meals/snacks

Raising Funds to Participate

Scholars will have an opportunity to participate in fundraising activities to assist them in raising the funds required for travel and travel-related expenses. The Tunstall Foundation provides fundraising infrastructure, guidance and ongoing support to ensure all Scholars, regardless of their financial circumstances, are empowered to gather the required funds.

Additionally, Scholars are notified of their acceptance to Black Birthright 8 months before fees are due. Scholars and their families have ample time to gather funds.