Twenty-five teachers participate at each of the sponsoring national laboratories, Sandia and Los Alamos. This program provides financial assistance to American minorities and women who are committed to careers in university teaching and research in order to increase representation of minorities and women on the faculty of the University of California campuses. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must hold a Ph.D. from an accredited university. Preference is given to minority and women candidates historically underrepresented in their disciplines in higher education. Women as a group are considered underrepresented in physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
Appointments are for one academic year, with possible renewal for a second year.
Research may be conducted on any of the University of California's campuses or laboratories. The program also provides mentoring and guidance in preparing for an academic career. Approximately twenty appointments are made each year. The deadline for applications is December of each year. This scholarship program provides financial aid to minorities and women in Illinois who are interested in preparing for a career in educational administration.