GWI Intensive Program (Free Education/Paid Internship Opportunities)

Applications to the 2026 Girls Who Invest (GWI) Intensive Program are now open for undergraduate sophomores and first-years in all majors! 

Apply through GWI's website - applications submitted via Handshake will not be reviewed.

Join GWI as we enter our next decade of transforming the investment management industry! 

The GWI Intensive Program begins with a unified curriculum that builds technical and career development skills to position Scholars for successful careers in investment management and beyond. Sophomore applicants can opt into consideration for the Internship Track within the GWI Intensive Program. Select Scholars placed on the Internship Track will be eligible for paid internship opportunities at GWI Partner Firms. 

As the program progresses, Scholars will continue their education in either the Summer Intensive Program (SIP) or the Online Intensive Program (OIP) - dependent on factors including but not limited to availability of internships at our Partner Firms, Scholar internship preferences, and in-program performance.

Learn more here!
 

Girls Who Invest offers: 

• Tuition-free education on fundamental finance and investing concepts 
  • Housing and meals are provided during in-person training components, if applicable.
  • Need-based financial assistance is available to assist with other costs, including travel to in-person training and housing during GWI-facilitated internship components, if applicable.
• For applicants selected for the Internship Track, opportunities to connect with GWI’s 130+ leading Partner Firms for paid internships located across the U.S.
  • All GWI-facilitated internship matches are frontline, buyside investing roles in a range of asset classes.
  • Girls Who Invest does not limit or exclude applications according to citizenship status. Learn more about internship eligibility here. 
  • Note: Compensation, internship timelines, and work authorization requirements vary by role and are set by individual Partner Firms
• Additional components of the GWI experience for all Scholars include:
  • 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

Who is eligible?

• All majors are welcome - no finance experience is necessary!
• College first-years and sophomores currently enrolled at an accredited four-year U.S. or U.S.-style university with an expected graduation date between fall 2027 and spring 2029
• Students currently attending two-year U.S. colleges with plans to transfer to a four-year college or university by fall 2026 are eligible to apply. More details about requirements can be found on our website.

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)
• (Internship Track Applicants Only) Two references

When is the deadline to apply?

The final deadline to apply to the 2026 Girls Who Invest Intensive Program is October 1, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

APPLY TODAY HERE (not on Handshake) or learn more about our programs and application by joining one of our upcoming information sessions.