2025 Programs - Summer (Paid Internship) / Online (Free Education)
Applications for Girls Who Invest's 2025 programs are now open for undergraduate sophomores and first-years in all majors!
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Girls Who Invest is excited to welcome applications for our Summer Intensive and Online Intensive programs as we celebrate ten years of bringing gender diversity to the investment management industry. Learn more about us and our programs below!
Why Girls Who Invest?
- Free education on fundamental finance and investing concepts.
- Opportunities for paid internships with leading investment firms.
- Mentorship from industry professionals with years of experience.
- A supportive community by your side as you start your career and beyond.
- Ongoing professional development and career advancement resources for Alumni of all GWI programs.
What programs are available?
- Summer Intensive Program: Interactive virtual curriculum during the spring, followed by four weeks of tuition-free academic instruction from leading professors and a seven-week paid internship with one of 120+ partner investment firms. (Open to college sophomores)
- Online Intensive Program: A free, self-guided educational experience that offers the opportunity to learn from key organizations in finance education, including CFA Institute, Wall Street Prep, Project Destined, and Wharton Online. (Open to college first-years and sophomores)
Who is eligible?
- All majors are welcome - no finance experience is necessary!
- Applicants to the Summer Intensive Program must have an anticipated college graduate between fall 2026 and spring 2027. For the Online Intensive Program, applicants must be graduating between fall 2026 and spring 2028.
- Applicants must be studying at a four-year U.S. or U. S.-style college or university, or transferring to one for the fall 2025 term.
Where do these programs take place?
- SIP in-residence experience takes place in Philadelphia, PA. Internship placements take place across multiple cities in the U.S.
- OIP is a fully remote program
What are the costs associated with the programs?
- Summer Intensive Program is a tuition-free program subsidized by our partner organizations. There is no fee to attend our academic program. Additionally, we provide housing and meals during our on-campus program. Scholars are responsible for covering travel costs to and from assigned campuses and internship cities. Need-based financial assistance is available by application to assist with travel costs, internship housing, and additional expenses. Applications are available after admission to the program.
- Online Intensive Program is free, fully subsidized by Girls Who Invest. There are no costs involved for participants.
What materials are required? (Create your application here)
- Online webform including short answer questions
- Essay (350-500 words)
- Resume
- One-minute pre-recorded video
- Transcripts (sophomores - college transcript; first-years - high school transcript)
- (SIP Applicants Only) Two references
When is the deadline to apply?
Early Deadline: September 5, 2024
Regular Deadline: October 15, 2024
Apply today or learn more about our programs and application by joining one of our upcoming information sessions.