The Siebel Scholars program was established by the Thomas and Stacey Siebel Foundation in 2000 to recognize the most talented students at graduate schools of business, computer science, bioengineering, and energy science in the United States, China, France, Italy, and Japan.

I just though it would be very interesting to develop a global community of people who are highly connected who were exceptionally bright and accomplished.

... We wrestle with challenging topics and we have a lot of fun.Siebel Systems, Inc., established the Siebel Scholars program in April 2000, to fund awards for fifty-five graduate students in business and computer science at eleven institutions of higher learning.

"[6] The Foundation also supported "an alumni association of all Siebel Scholars...(to) convene at a conference to be hosted annually by one of the participating schools".

The Scholars gather with university faculty and thought leaders to discuss and debate global issues.