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NAIC MBA Fellowship Program
NAIC MBA Fellowship Program is National Association of Investment Companies' fellowship offering exposure to alternative investments for second-year MBA students.
Overview
What NAIC MBA Fellowship Program offers
What NAIC MBA Fellowship Program is
The NAIC MBA Fellowship Program is a 10-month compensated fellowship designed to introduce diverse, second-year MBA students to the alternative investment industry. Participants gain direct exposure to venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, and real estate, while building a pipeline of diverse talent into the sector. The program runs from early September through the end of April and is fully virtual, allowing nationwide participation.
Operational profile
Program status and context
Program status describes the program itself. Application availability and deadlines remain separate.
- Operational status
- Active
- Program type
- Fellowship
- Host organization
- National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC)
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Stipend
- $30,000
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Stipend
Compensation and economics
Fellows receive a monthly stipend of $3,000, totaling $30,000 over the course of the 10-month program.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
The NAIC MBA Fellowship Program aims to expand diversity within the alternative investment industry by connecting talented emerging professionals with established investment firms. The program focuses on providing mentorship opportunities and real-world experience in this capital-intensive sector.
Eligibility
Eligibility requires being a second-year MBA student with an ethnically diverse background and a commitment to a career in alternative investments.
Selection approach
The program is open to second-year MBA students who are currently enrolled, come from ethnically diverse backgrounds, and have a focus in Finance.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Sectors
- Fintech
- Regions
- United States
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Remote
- Main location
- United States
- Duration
- 40 weeks
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The program is fully virtual, allowing participants to engage from anywhere in the United States.
Participation expectations
Fellows are expected to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week to the program while balancing their full-time MBA studies.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Open
Published timeline
The fellowship lasts for 10 months, from early September to the end of April, requiring a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week.
Application considerations
Applicants should highlight their commitment to a career in alternative investments and any relevant experiences in finance or investment.
Value and support
What participation may provide
Publicly described support is context, not a guarantee of current delivery or future benefit.
What participants may receive
Participants develop a deep understanding of alternative investment trends, gain real-world exposure to diverse-owned investment firms, and build networks within the alternative investment community.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
NAIC MBA Fellowship Program is published in Upseed as a fellowship program hosted by National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC). Upseed treats the Program and its host Organization as separate records so each can have its own status and sources.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 16, 2026
Known limits
Terms, deadlines, and application states can change. Confirm current details at the published destination before acting. Upseed does not yet classify every Program destination as official.
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