Make Connections. Learn to Lead. The University of California Summer Institute for Emerging Managers and Leaders is an all-expenses-paid, careerbuilding fellowship which provides intensive two-week training to first- and second-year students from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs). As a participant in the program, you'll learn from world-class educators at the University of California's graduate business schools. You'll meet one-on-one with CEOs, CFOs and other industry leaders in some of the country's most thriving hubs for enterprise and innovation. You'll participate in dynamic, hands-on workshops that will immerse you in principles of business development and entrepreneurship and help build analytical, technical and management expertise. You'll gain exposure to opportunities for career development and for continuing on to pursue a master's degree in business. And you'll make valuable connections with your peers in the program, some of the country s best and brightest. In short, you'll get a running start on your future. This fellowship offers students from HBCUs and HSIs an unrivalled opportunity to launch their future in business management.
What Are the Details? Who: The fellowship is open to 25 freshmen per fellowship class. Students must be current freshman enrolled at an HBCU or HSI as of November 2014. Students may apply from any major, but should demonstrate an interest in business Cost: The Summer Institute is an all-expense-paid fellowship that includes airfare; full room and board at campus dormitories; transportation; the cost of materials, events and entertainment that are part of the program. What: Students attend for two weeks a year, for two consecutive years. The 2015 session will run from August 2-14. Upon completing their second session, students are issued a Certificate of Completion as an emerging leader and manager that can be cited on their resumes or provided as evidence of marketable skills. Where: As a systemwide initiative, the program will rotate throughout the University of California's six participating business schools. This year's program will be at the University of California, San Diego in partnership with the Rady School of Management. The University of California, San Diego is one of the top-ranked public research universities in the nation. Its rich academic portfolio includes six undergraduate colleges, five academic divisions and five graduate and professional schools. The UC San Diego award-winning scholars are experts at the forefront of their fields with an impressive track record for achieving scientific, medical and technological breakthroughs. The Rady School of Management develops ethical and entrepreneurial leaders who make a positive impact in the world through innovation, collaboration and knowledge. Rady is at the nexus of research, development and innovation it underlies our curriculum and our academic model. San Diego, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest in California and is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. With breakthrough technology and life sciences companies and research organizations, the largest military concentration in the world, and a strong tourism industry, the San Diego region has one of the most diverse, dynamic economies in the country. San Diego has been ranked as one of the most innovative cities in the US and in the world, as a top city for new college graduates starting careers, and as a top hub for start-ups.
Participating UC Campuses: Haas School of Business - UC Berkeley The UC Davis Graduate School of Management - UC Davis UCLA Anderson School of Management - UC Los Angeles The A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management - UC Riverside The Paul Merage School of Business - UC Irvine Rady School of Management - UC San Diego
For more information contact: sieml@ucop.edu PROGRAM DATES: Sunday, August 2, 2015 through Friday, August 14, 2015 CRITERIA Current freshman slated to graduate between May 2018 and December 2018 3.0 GPA or above Undergraduate students enrolled at a historically black colleges or universities (HBCUs) or designated Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs). Please contact us at sieml@ucop.edu if you have questions about whether your school qualifies. Demonstrated leadership skills Interest in a leadership/management positions in the fields of business, engineering, healthcare, government or non-profit sector Must be able to participate for the entire program APPLY NOW! Applications must be received on or before March 15, 2015 For additional information check our website at: http://sieml.universityofcalifornia.edu/
Complete Application Checklist: Completed application Most recent transcript (official or unofficial) Current resume Essay (500 words or less). How have you developed your leadership skills and how do you expect to utilize these skills in the future as it relates to your career goals? One-page letter of recommendation from university official (professor, advisor, dean) Please note that you may be contacted by phone for a follow-up interview. PLEASE SCAN AND EMAIL YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: sieml@ucop.edu You will receive notification no later than April 15, 2015. 1
APPLICATION: (Please Print In Blue or Black Ink) Personal Information Full name: First Name MI Last Name Home Address: Street Apartment City State Zip Code E-mail Address: Primary Phone Number: Cell Phone number (if different from primary): Date of Birth: Gender: F M Marital Status: Married Single Ethnic classification (please check all that apply): African American (not of Hispanic origin) American Indian/Alaskan Native Asian Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders Chicano/Mexican-American Chinese/Chinese American East Indian/Pakistani Filipino/Pilipino Japanese/Japanese-American Korean/Korean-American Latino/Latin-American Polynesian Puerto Rican Thai/Other Asian Caucasian Other Hispanic Other I do not wish to self-disclose 2
Eligibility Are you currently a freshman with a graduation date between May 2018 and December 2018? Yes No Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S.? Yes No Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment status (e.g. H-1B visa status)? Yes No University/College currently attending: Major: Minor: Cumulative College GPA When will you graduate? (mm/yy) Leadership Position(s) currently held on or off-campus organizations: Activities/Organizations Positions Held Career Goal: Name of Recommender: Title: Telephone number: Email: 3
APPLICATION (continued) Essay Question: Please type your answer to the following question on a separate sheet of paper and enclose with your application: How have you developed your leadership skills and how do you expect to utilize these skills in the future, particularly as it relates to your career aspirations or serving your community? (500 words or less) How did you initially hear about the UC Summer Institute for Emerging Managers and Leaders (SIEML)? (Check all that apply). Internet An email sent from UC Other School Advisor UC School s website (e.g., Haas, Rady, Anderson) Your School s website: Application must be received on or before March 15, 2015 Please complete all pages of the application form. Your application will not be considered complete without all of the components listed below. Also save a photocopy of your completed work as a backup. Complete Application Checklist: Completed Application form Essay (see details on the application form) One-page letter of recommendation from professor, advisor or dean Most recent transcript: official or unofficial Current resume PLEASE SCAN AND EMAIL YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: sieml@ucop.edu Decisions on applications will be made by April 15, 2015 for all applicants. 4