Professional-development programs specifically targeting ethnic minorities:

• NCAA Fellows Leadership
  Development Program

Established in 1994, the 18-month program is designed to enhance the employment and leadership opportunities for ethnic minorities and women at the senior management level of intercollegiate athletics administration. The program identifies minorities and women who aspire to hold positions such as athletics director and conference commissioner, and to involve them in various senior management-level administrative experiences.

• NCAA Leadership Institute for Ethnic Minorities

Institutes for males and females prepare leaders through a 12-month leadership training and skills development experience.

• NCAA Coaches Academy

Administered by the NCAA with support from the American Football Coaches Association, the Black Coaches Association and the National Football League, the academy is designed to address the lack of ethnic minorities in the football coaching ranks.

• Ethnic Minority Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship for Careers in Athletics

The NCAA awards 13 scholarships valued at $6,000 to ethnic minority college graduates who will be entering their initial year of postgraduate study. Three additional awards are set aside for Division III graduates. All nominees must be seeking to enter or have been accepted into a sports-related program that will help the applicant obtain a career in intercollegiate athletics (administrator, coach, official, athletic trainer, etc.).

• Diversity Education

The NCAA annually conducts workshops for athletics administrators, coaches, faculty and student-athletes to enhance their understanding and respect for multiculturalism and diversity.

• Divisions II and III Strategic Alliance Matching Grant Enhancement Program

Grants provide funding for three years with tiered contributions by the NCAA to hire a full-time administrator.

• Division III Ethnic Minority and Women's Internship Grant Program

Grants are designated for Division III institutions and conference offices to hire interns in administration or coaching. Institutions and conferences can apply for an $18,000 annual grant to fund a two-year internship.