Increasingly, leaders must have a post-baccalaureate education. This two-year program provides students with educational experiences that prepare them to assume positions of leadership in industry, government, public service and academia following the completion of a doctoral degree, preferably, at the University of California. To facilitate coordination among campuses to identify, encourage, mentor and train undergraduates of high potential, so as to increase their competitiveness for admission to University of California doctoral programs. To foster high quality candidates for University of California doctoral programs through faculty mentoring, experiential learning in summer research programs, and involvement in professional and scientific societies. To prepare future leaders in industry, government, public service, and academia whose demographics reflect the growing diversity of the state's population and increase the diversity of contributors of science, engineering and mathematics disciplines.
Mentors also assist scholars with academic and research difficulties.
Campus Academic Enrichment Opportunities Scholars have the opportunity to participate in academic enrichment programs to provide them with special training in areas critical to academic success. These programs include fellowship workshops, preparation for the GRE, scientific writing, preparing academic presentations, academic career planning, and development of specific research or research-related skills. The initial experience takes place on the student's home campus. The second summer research experience occurs at another UC campus. Involvement in Professional and Scientific Societies Scholars attend and have the opportunity to participate in national or regional professional or scientific society meetings.