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PricewaterhouseCoopers has a strategic business focus on diversity.
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| With more than 140,000 partners and staff in 149 countries, PwC is the largest global network of professional services firms – offering a wide range of assurance, tax, and advisory services to many of the world’s largest and most prestigious companies. To achieve our business goals, we have a number of initiatives and programs that support our strategy to hire, retain and advance the best talent. At PricewaterhouseCoopers we believe that diversifying our staff, our partnership and our leadership is critical to the continued success of our firm. We view diversity and inclusion as business imperatives that will help us sustain our leading position in the market and exceed our client’s expectations. | |
Since 1990, we have awarded scholarships to some of the best and brightest African American, Hispanic/Latino and American Indian students in the U.S. through our eXceed program.
The program includes:
■ A $3,000 monetary award
■ Participation in our annual Diversity in Business Leadership Conference
■ A PricewaterhouseCoopers internship
Diversity in Business Leadership Conference
All eXceed scholars will attend our Annual Diversity in Business Leadership Conference (DIBLC) the summer after being named an eXceed scholar. Over 100 PwC professionals from throughout the country join the scholars at this two day conference to focus on professional development through the exploration of the themes of Leadership and Excellence. The event includes prominent speakers and instructional workshops, and is a great forum for networking with PwC partners and staff.
Who is qualified for the eXceed program
To qualify, you must be a freshman or sophomore with strong academic standing (3.2 or higher) and an academic and career interest in Accounting, Management Information Systems and/or Computer Science.
The application process runs from September 2007 through December 2007. The scholarship winners will be announced in April 2008.
Application process
■ To apply for eXceed click here.
■ We ask that you also complete our Online Career Profile at www.pwc.com/apply. In the drop down field on the OCP, when asked “if applying through a special program,” indicate the program name, “PwC eXceed”
■ Based on initial applications, finalists will be interviewed in person by a PricewaterhouseCoopers partner, manager, or recruiter. As part of the interview process, you will need to provide an official college/university and/or high school transcript.
■ You will need to provide the following information to complete the application:
1. Resume including current GPA (High School or College)
2. Personal Information Sheet
3. Personal Essay: The PricewaterhouseCoopers core values are Achieving Excellence, Developing Teamwork and Inspiring Leadership. Your essay should describe how you have demonstrated one or all of these values in your academic and/or professional career and why you believe these values are important. In addition, briefly outline your career goals in the area of accounting, business or IT.
Here is what some recent scholars had to say about the Diversity in Business Leadership Conference
“I had a wonderful time and I wouldn’t trade in my experience for anything
in the world. I also wanted to say thank you for giving me the opportunity
to participate in such a prestigious event and I am truly grateful for the
recognition I received.".”
“The Diversity in Business Leadership Conference was by far one of the
best I’ve ever attended. The sessions were interesting and motivating and
the social activities were magnificent. The conference overall was great.
The networking opportunities were irreplaceable.”
"PricewaterhouseCoopers believes in you so much that you can't help but believe in yourself."
If you would like to learn more about our diversity strategy and programs please visit www.pwc.com/diversity
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