Commitment to Diversity | Management PhD | College of Business

The Ph.D. in Management program strongly believes in the value of diversity in enhancing our community and academic excellence. As such, we encourage applications from traditionally under-represented groups in academia and business, as well as from others whose backgrounds and experience would bring additional dimensions to our program. We strive to create access and a sense of belonging for all who choose the University of Nevada, Reno and wish to be successful here.

The PhD Project

The College of Business and Ph.D. in Management program support and sponsor The PhD Project, which was founded upon the premise that advancements in workplace diversity could be propelled forward by increasing the diversity of business school faculty. Through the support of our university and others like us, The PhD Project helps Black/African-Americans, Latinx/Hispanic-American and Native Americans attain their business PhD and become the business professors who will mentor the next generation of leaders.

Learn more about the PhD Project: Business Doctoral Programs for Minorities

Resources

Preparation Program

NSF GAIN Scholars: A Ph.D. student success program created to increase the retention and success of historically underrepresented groups in graduate programs

• Funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation
• Engages incoming Ph.D. students for two 3-week summer preparatory camps
• Additional professional development
• Mentoring and social network support activities

NSF GAIN Scholars Ph.D. student success program

Scholarships

Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships
Open to all dissertation-based PhD programs. Provides stipends for three years of doctoral education. Emphasis on students from underrepresented backgrounds. Deadline in November.

Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
Provides fellowships for graduate students in all fields of study who are permanent residents, naturalized citizens, or children of naturalized citizen parents. Eligibility: undergraduate seniors, or within the first two years of beginning graduate studies. Deadline in November.

Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship
Open to all dissertation-based PhD programs. Provides stipends for one year of doctoral education for students to finish writing their dissertations. Emphasis on students from underrepresented backgrounds. Deadline in November.

American Indian College Fund
Provides several scholarships based on merit and financial need. for All fields of study are eligible.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Administers various scholarship programs. Each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates, and required documents. 

Hispanic Access Foundation
Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that connects Latinos with partners and opportunities to improve lives and create an equitable society. Education link connects to opportunities for funding and internships.

United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
Administers various scholarship programs. Each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates, and required documents. 

Support for Native American college students
Native American student support guide, including scholarships and resources