University of California summer institute for emerging managers and leaders

SIEML '25 at UC San Diego Rady School of Management

A week and a half in May can lead to a lifetime of opportunity

The Summer Institute for Emerging Managers and Leaders (SIEML) offers an all-expenses-paid immersive business and career leadership experience for undergraduate students currently enrolled in their sophomore or junior year at an HBCU (Historically Black College and University) or HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution). SIEML alumni are eligible to receive up to two years of full fee and tuition fellowships at any of the six University of California graduate business schools masters programs.  SIEML alumni are eligible for these fellowships if they apply for admission to a UC graduate business program within seven years of completing SIEML.

The SIEML experience includes workshops and lectures from esteemed faculty and administrators from the six University of California business schools, networking with industry leaders, and company site visits. Participants will also compete in a case competition as part of the program, vying for a minimum of $8,000 total in prize money.

Who can apply?

Applicants who meet the following criteria are invited to apply:

• Students currently enrolled at a four-year HBCU or HSI with sophomore or junior standing or Transfer-ready California HSI community college students (only students who are applying for and planning to enroll in a four year college for fall 2025 are eligible).
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or undocumented students with AB540 or DACA status.
• We accept applications from all majors—you just need to be interested in attending a graduate business program.
• While we do not have a minimum GPA requirement, we encourage applications from students with at least a 3.0 GPA.