University of California summer institute for emerging managers and leaders
Highlights
SIEML 2026 Key Dates
Aug. 22 Online Application Opens
The application for SIEML 2026 opens Friday, August 22, 2025.
Jan. 7 Application Deadline
The application submission deadline is Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST).
March Decisions Announced
All applicants will be notified of the admission committee’s decision by the end March.
Mid-to-late May TBD: 2026 SIEML Program
The 2026 immersive business leadership program will be hosted by the UC Riverside School of Business. Programming dates are being finalized. In 2025, programming took place May 20 through May 30. Scholars need to be fully present and on site for all programming without exception.
SIEML '26 at UC Riverside School of Business
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 full-time programs. SIEML alumni admitted into any part-time or flex graduate business programs including but not limited to self-supporting degree programs, executive, and master’s-level specialty programs are eligible for a minimum of one-year full-fee and tuition fellowship. Finally, alumni admitted to Ph.D. programs will receive competitive awards. 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 $7,800 total in prize money.
About SIEML
SIEML is a systemwide initiative that aims to increase educational access to graduate business programs at the six University of California business schools.
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SIEML 2025 PARTICIPANTS
Who can apply?
All students who meet the criteria below are welcome 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.
2025 Case Competition Winners
2025 Case Competition
Our sponsors for the event were the San Diego Wave Fútbol Club and the UC San Diego Rady School of Management. Learn more about the 2025 case competition and first place team (pictured).
