# Women ![stern women](/sites/default/files/styles/1670w_x_939h_video/public/assets/images/womeninwsp.png.webp?itok=9yMTA_g-) ### Community ## Women at Stern Three generations of Stern women share their career advice and favorite Stern memories. Watch Now --- ## Resources for Students and Applicants: All resources and events are open to all members of the relevant community (i.e. students, faculty, staff, public - as specified in the event listing) regardless of background or identity. - [**Stern Women in Business (SWIB)**](http://www.sternwomen.org/prospective-students/) hosts career networking, professional development, community service and social events open to Stern's community. The annual SWIB conference draws more than 400 Stern students, alums and professionals from the New York City area. Contact current students in SWIB at . - The [**SWIB Alumnae Mentorship Program**](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/nyu-stern-alumnae-offer-mentorship-mba-students-during-their-summer-internship) matches two-year full-time MBA students with alumnae mentors for support and advice during their summer internships. - [**Forté Foundation**](http://www.fortefoundation.org/site/PageServer#.WFqe0fkrI4k) is a consortium of top business schools and companies dedicated to directing talented women toward leadership roles in business. ## Scholarships and Financial Assistance **The NYU Stern Advancing Women in Business Scholarship** Established in 2017, The NYU Stern Advancing Women in Business Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship that is awarded to students entering the Two Year Full-time MBA program that demonstrate a deep and abiding commitment to advancing women in business. This scholarship covers full tuition and mandatory fees for the two years of the Full-time MBA program. The award is partially funded by alumnae and members of the Stern Executive Board. **Forté MBALaunch Application Fee Waivers** Participants from the Forté MBALaunch program are eligible for an application fee waiver. Just prior to submitting your application, email your request for a fee waiver to . ## Faculty Spotlight ![dolly chugh](/sites/default/files/styles/500w_x_300h/public/assets/images/dchugh_0.jpg.webp?itok=mSsVWF7P) ### Dolly Chugh In this episode of Stern Chats, Professor Dolly Chugh goes in depth about her primary research topic, implicit bias. She also discusses her work with the Prison Education program through NYU and her book "The Person You Mean To Be: How Good People Fight Bias." [Listen Now ](https://soundcloud.com/user-248377163/dolly-chugh-re-release-prison-education-sabbaticals-and-the-person-you-mean-to-be) --- ## Program Spotlight ![Woman walking up stairs](/sites/default/files/styles/500w_x_300h/public/assets/images/Screenshot%202022-08-04%20141548.jpg.webp?itok=3L5YgpNh) ### EmpowHER: Career Development Program for Women in Sustainable Finance, Supported by Visa Foundation The NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business (CSB) has launched EmpowHER: Career Development Program for Women in Sustainable Finance, Supported by Visa Foundation. EmpowHER aims to help a diverse group of values-driven professionals build their financial expertise and networks, creating the foundation for gainful career opportunities in sustainable investing. EmpowHER will provide a two-year leadership development initiative for MBA students. [Learn More](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/career-development/student-programs/empowher-career-development-program-women-sustainable-finance) --- ## Meet Stern Women ![Cecilia Marmolejos](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2024-02/Cecilia%20Marmolejos.png?h=00546c34&itok=ziI95Wzf) ### Cecilia Marmolejos **MBA 2023** **Hometown:** Washington, DC **Specialization:** Luxury Marketing [Meet Cecilia](/programs-admissions/luxury-retail-mba/community/student-voices/cecilia-marmolejos) ![Jennifer Rice](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2024-02/Jennifer%20Rice%20%281%29.png?h=cfca91bb&itok=RdjLGjUQ) ### Jennifer Rice **MBA 2023** **Hometown:** Charlotte, North Carolina **Specializations:** Business Analytics, Strategy, Luxury Marketing [Meet Jennifer](/programs-admissions/luxury-retail-mba/community/student-voices/jennifer-rice) ![Morgan Grabarz](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2024-02/Morgan%20Grabarz.png?h=ef056de7&itok=jp-Q8qhE) ### Morgan Grabarz **MBA 2023** **Hometown:** New Hope, Pennsylvania **Specializations:** Fashion and Luxury, Entrepreneurship [Meet Morgan](/programs-admissions/luxury-retail-mba/community/student-voices/morgan-grabarz) [Apply ](https://admissions.stern.nyu.edu/apply/?sr=e7600c7b-ae10-41d5-80c2-cb4b44884799) [Request Info](https://admissions.stern.nyu.edu/register/mba_rfi?utm_source=stern-home&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=ftmba-all-prospects&utm_content=general-website-rfi) [Meet NYU Stern](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/full-time-mba/meet-with-us)