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Here are various personal and professional development opportunities that I’ve come across over the years. These events have ocurred annually, if not more frequently, over the last few years. So even if an event you’re interested in has passed, consider applying to it in following years.

The opportunities below are sorted chronologically by the Deadline column.

EventFor whom?DeadlineEvent DateDescription
Box Business FellowshipCollege Juniors/SeniorsFebuarySpring BreakOpportunity for college juniors and seniors that have historically been underrepresented in the Tech industry to visit the Box campus in Silicon Valley to learn about Business roles at Box.
Google Computer Science Summer InstituteHigh School SeniorsMarchJul 12-Aug 06Google’s Computer Science Summer Institute: Online is a 4-week introduction to computer science for rising college freshmen with a passion for technology - especially students who’ve been historically marginalized from the field.
Riordan MBA Fellows ProgramWorking professionals applying to MBAsApr 23, 2021Year before MBAThe Riordan MBA Fellows Program targets recent college graduates with at least one year of work experience who are considering graduate education in business management within 1-4 years.
Yale Emerging Leaders ScholarsWorking professionals from underrepresented groups with < 2 years work experienceApr 30, 2021Oct 21-23, 2021As a participant in the Emerging Leaders Seminar, you will learn from top Yale SOM faculty, getting an understanding of management tools and how they can help address challenges in any sector. You will also interact with current students and administration to learn about the value of management education and the diversity of career options possible with an MBA.
Southwest Airlines and HACU Lanzate Free Flights ProgramCollege StudentsApr 30, 2021During collegeStudents who identify with a Hispanic country can apply to win 8 one-way flight tickets
Capital One HBCU Summit For Developing LeadersHBCU college students graduating between DEC 2022-AUG 2024May 9, 2021Aug 9-13, 2021At the Summit, students will be working one-on-one with actual analysts, fully immersed in Capital One's start-up, innovative, and inclusive culsture driven by tech. This is an event for candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.
Harvard Summer Venture in Management ProgramCollege SeniorsJun 1, 2021Jun 14-16, 2021SVMP is a one-week residential educational program for rising and graduating college seniors designed to increase diversity and opportunity in the MBA education at Harvard.
IDDEAS@MITSLoanCollege Sophomores-SeniorsJun 17, 2021Jul 22-23, 2021IDDEAS (Introduction to Diversity in Doctoral Education and Scholarship) is a two-day immersion program held at MIT. They seek to attract a diverse group of promising undergraduate students and introduce them to business research at the doctoral level.
Cientifico Latino Graduate Student Mentorship InitiativeGrad school applications from underrepresented backgroundsJun-JulJul-Dec, 2021This initiative is to help underrepresented graduate school applicants by pairing them with STEM professionals in their respective STEM disciplines. They provide their participants with graduate school preparation material, one-on-one guidance from a mentor in their STEM field, access to webinars, and mock interviews.
Capital One Tech-MinimesterRising college sophomores from HBUs/HSIs interested in TechReach out to Cesia Cruz Brabson on LI for infoReach out for more infoThe Tech Mini-Mester is a 7 day immersive experience giving students exposure to new tech skills, soft skills, and mentorship opportunities. Content will include building chatbots, Deep Learning, connecting with Capital One Executives, and so much more!
Google CS Research Mentorship ProgramUndergrad or Grad students in CS (or adjacent fields)Jul 28, 2021Sep-Dec (or Jan-Apr for later cycle)The CS Research Mentorship Program (CSRMP) supports the pursuit of computing research for students from historically marginalized groups through career mentorship, peer-to-peer networking, and building awareness about pathways within the field.
Michigan Ross Upclose and Women's WeekendThose interested in improving representation in business schools, women, and alliesSep 9, 2021Oct 8-9, 2021Upclose: This event is open to all prospective students, of any race or ethnicity, who have an interest in improving the visibility of underrepresented students in business schools and in management. Women's weekend: The weekend will consist of programming for prospective women and allies to learn more about the Ross experience from Admissions and experience firsthand the women’s community at Ross by attending a few sessions of The Women in Leadership Conference (WILC).
Economics Pre-doctoral workshop for Underrepresented MinoritiesCurrent or recent undergrad/masters students from a US institutionSep 10, 2021Sep 24, 2021A one-day virtual workshop to connect promising undergraduates, masters students, or recent graduates from around the United States with pre-doctoral hiring institutions in the field of economics.
Twilio SIGNAL 2021 Scholarship ProgramAnyone from an underrepresented group in techSep 14, 2021Oct 20-21, 2021Participants in Superclass, a training experience, will enjoy a TwilioQuest themed shared educational experience centering self directed learning and peer mentorship. SIGNAL attendees will have access to more than a hundred sessions from a variety of industry experts.
Data Science For All ProgramCollege students, Working professionalsMost recent: Sep 30, 20214 monthsLearn data science online in a 4-month bootcamp-like online program. The program accepts students for new cohorts every few months so regularly check the website for updates.
The PhD Project Annual ConferenceBlack, LatinX, or Native American college seniors or graduatesSep 30, 2021Nov 17-19, 2021The flagship event for The PhD Project is our annual conference for potential doctoral students. At this 3-day conference, you can network with doctoral students, business school representatives, professors and sponsor organizations, all in one place. [Note: some schools who participate offer PhD application fee waivers to attendees!]
The Consortium for Graduate Study in ManagementProspective MBA applicants from underrepresented groupsOct 15, 2021The year before MBAThis is a prestigious program that seeks to get people from underrepresented groups (African American, Hispanic, and Native American) into top MBA programs. Participants can save hundreds on their MBA application fees and some even get full tuition at top MCA schools.
Point72 Future of Finance Diversity AcceleratorCollege sophomores from groups underrepresented in financeOct 15, 2021Jan 10-21, 2022Through this virtual, two-week immersion, college sophomores learn the fundamentals of Point72's business and get a glimpse into the life of a Point72 Academy Analyst. Participants receive first consideration for the 2023 Point72 Academy Summer Internship Program.
Diversity Software Engineering SummitCollege students in underrepresented groups graduating Dec 2023-Aug 2025Oct 18, 2021Jan 3-7, 2022Hosted virtually by Capital One for students interested in enhancing coding, software engineering, and other technical skills. Students from all identities and backgrounds may apply. They especially encourage candidates who self-identify as Black, Latinx, or other historically underrepresented groups. (Note: I read some Reddit posts saying that participants were invited to a final stage internship interview with Capital One)
Diversity Summit for Developing LeadersCollege students in underrepresented groups graduating Dec 2023-Aug 2025Oct 18, 2021Jan 3-7, 2022Hosted virtually by Capital One for students interested in enhancing business consulting, strategy, analysis, quantitative/mathematical, and case study problem solving skills. Students from all identities and backgrounds may apply. They especially encourage candidates who self-identify as Black, Latinx, or other historically underrepresented groups. (Note: I read some Reddit posts saying that participants were invited to a final stage internship interview with Capital One)
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship ProgramGrad School ApplicantsOct 15-22, 20215 Years of Grad StudyThe NSF GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported STEM disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited US institutions. The five-year fellowship includes three years of financial support including an annual stipend of $34,000 and a cost of education allowance of $12,000 to the institution.
MLT MBA PrepProspective MBA applicants from underrepresented groupsSep 30, 2021; Oct 30, 2021; Jan 5, 2022The year before MBAApplicants must have at least one year of post-undergraduate work experience and be from an underrepresented group to apply. Participants will receive tools and guidance to navigate the MBA application process.
Ford Foundation Fellowship ProgramPhD Applicants or Current studentsDec 16, 20213 Years of PhDPredoctoral fellowships will be awarded in a national competition administered by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on behalf of the Ford Foundation. Awards consist of: An annual stipend of $27,000 for three years, an invitation to attend the Conference of Ford Fellows, and access to Ford Fellow Regional Liaisons network.
UCLA Saturday Business Institute9-10th grade studentsDecember4 SaturdaysThe Riordan Programs' Saturday Business Institute at UCLA is a school site-based program modeled after the Riordan Scholars program. The objective is to expose 9th and 10th graders to college and business to create a pipekine to UCLA's Riordan Scholars Program