You already know how important graduate school is to expanding your career opportunities. Obtaining a Ph.D. not only broadens and deepens your intellect, but it prepares you for top positions both in academia and industry.
But, choosing
where you study for your graduate degree is as important as choosing to pursue one.
The faculty members and departments participating in the Alfred P. Sloan Minority Ph.D. Program were selected because they have demonstrated a commitment to educating African American, American Indian and Latino leaders. Each has a track record of preparing women and men from historically underrepresented groups for leadership in engineering and technology, math- and science-based disciplines.
We encourage you to survey the departments supported by Sloan in your discipline. First, apply for admission to one of those departments. If accepted, you become a candidate for a Sloan Scholarship.
Sloan and the department work together to guarantee you financial support as long as you are making satisfactory progress toward your degree. Beyond the monetary assistance, you receive the mentoring and guidance that often spells the difference between beginning and completing a degree.
To become a Sloan Scholar, you must apply to and be accepted in a recognized program supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Scholars are selected based on their application, faculty recommendation, appropriate field of study, and financial need. Awards are made on a rolling basis.
Before applying, we recommend that you contact the affiliated Sloan faculty member to discuss your goals and learn more about what the department has to offer.
See the
list of schools and available disciplines.