WIT Offers Tuition-Free Master’s Degree Program for Black Scholars

Interdisciplinary Engineering Management Program Seeks Students with STEM and Non-STEM Undergraduate Degrees

Nationwide — Wade Institute of Technology (WIT), an experiential Silicon Valley-based college for students of African descent pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, announced its open enrollment application period for a tuition- free master’s in engineering management.

With the premise of “engineering for everyone,” the program coursework is designed to be adaptable—accommodating students who have STEM undergraduate degrees as well as those with bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts disciplines.

“Despite efforts to increase diversity in STEM programs and professions, there has been a disturbing recent decline, reversing the progress that’s been made,” said WIT Executive Director Booker T. Wade, Jr. “Financial resources and representation have consistently been obstacles for Black students to advance or aspire to enter these fields. Our goal with this program is to provide students with a debt-free foundation in a supportive environment of other Black students to pursue life-changing opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.”

The program integrates engineering courses (including elements from aeronautics and astronautics; material sciences; and biomedical, computer, electrical, mechanical, systems, civil and environmental engineering) with human-centered classes in leadership and management concepts. The goal is to prepare graduates for broad-based management and leadership roles in technology.

The program launched in 2024 and is now seeking students for its 2025 cohort. Earning a private pilot’s license, monitoring and testing watersheds, and exploring internships with NASA are all project opportunities available.

In addition to free tuition, free housing will be available for the first 10 students who enroll. The application deadline is August 15, 2025, however space is limited and interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Details about the program and the application process can be found at https://wit.university/masters-in-engineering-management/

About Wade Institute of Technology
Founded in 2020, Wade Institute of Technology (WIT) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) educational institution that provides a STEM course of studies for students of African descent. Through an innovative mix of traditional instruction and experiential learning from top-tier faculty and institutions, WIT positions its graduates to be visionary leaders in their disciplines at a global level.

For press inquiries, contact Lorna Jones at ljones@wit.university or 209-640-0082.