The Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program (MAOP) offers new and continuing graduate students enrolled at Virginia Tech the opportunity to participate in a number of programs to assist you in pursuing your academic and career goals.

Our Graduate Scholars program provides academic and financial support for graduate students who have a demonstrated financial need. Funding for MAOP is provided by the Virginia General Assembly, United States Department of Agriculture, and various colleges and departments of Virginia Tech.

Below is a list of programs that MAOP students can participate in:

Graduate Scholars Program - Graduates students receive financial support in exchange for mentoring and assisting with MAOP programming.

My Sister's Keeper - A student group that was created to promote networking and professional development opportunities among graduate and faculty women of color, and to enhance scholarship, positive thinking and social and academic adjustment within the Virginia Tech Community. Through a series of discussions and informal social gatherings My Sister's Keeper intends to recognize, celebrate and develop a support network for women of color.