Ascend at UCLA

Get to Know Ascend At UCLA

Ascend is the largest Pan-Asian business organization in North America, empowering the next generation of leaders through mentorship, training, and community. Our yearlong Fellowship Program is designed to give you the skills, network, and confidence to thrive in your career.

Where can Ascend take you? From JPMorgan, Barclays, Morgan Stanley, McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, and Bain to Google, Amazon, TikTok, MIT, and Harvard — our alumni have gone on to make an impact across top firms and industries worldwide.

As an Ascend Fellow, you’ll gain:
Hands-on finance & consulting workshops
Guidance from our strong Ascend Alumni Network
Career panels, nationwide forums & access to professional chapters
Excel, investing, and technical training
A supportive community to grow alongside peers

Recruitment Timeline (Fall & Winter)

Ascend applications for Fall 2025 are closed. Please check back in Winter 2026 for future opportunities.