This 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. Mentors assist the scholars in developing and completing a plan of action. This plan includes plans for travel, research experiences, graduate school preparation and exploration, as well as attendance and participation at regional or national professional and scientific society meetings.
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 preparation for the GRE, scientific writing and making 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. The Scholars' stipend increases for the second summer in keeping with the scholars' experience level.