ATLAS Fellows opens doors for brilliant, under-represented, and/or under-resourced young people to give them access to life-changing careers in the finance industry.
An ATLAS Fellow demonstrates outstanding merit and an interest in a career in
finance. The program helps students achieve college and career goals by
providing four years of financial support, career advising/experience and mentorship including:
- Up to $20,000 in financial aid for college tuition and other
educational expenses for four years
- 4 years of best-in-class, paid, full-time summer internships at prestigious financial institutions where Fellows develop the professional knowledge and
networks to enter a career in finance
- Mentorship and professional development training to equip Fellows to
be successful in the 21st century workplace
- Membership in a community of current ATLAS Fellows and
alumni
ELIGIBILITY and REQUIREMENTS
DEMOGRAPHICS
- High school seniors on track to graduate and enroll in a
four-year college or university
- Reside in or attend school at one of the following locations/areas: Chicago, IL; New York
City, NY; or Teton County, WY
- Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident in the US
- Under-represented in finance and/or low-income background (Exceptional students who have overcome significant obstacles will be considered.)
ACADEMIC INTEREST AND SUCCESS
- Exceptional academic ability and stellar record of achievement
- Current unweighted GPA of 3.5+
- Challenging course selection, with emphasis on STEM and/or finance-related high
school classes, including but not limited to advanced mathematics, computer technology/coding, sciences, and/or business
- Demonstrated interest in a career in STEM, accounting, banking, business, or
finance
ATTRIBUTES AND CHARACTERISTICS
- Achievement-oriented: works hard to achieve academic and social
success—even when it does not come easily
- Exceptional work ethic: possesses a great deal of stamina to
pursue one’s dreams and is always the first to volunteer to help
- High degree of agency: has a strong belief in one’s power over
the outcome of events in life, and perceives one’s success as the result of
hard work
- Skilled time management: ability to prioritize effectively based
on academics and extracurricular activities
- Intellectual Curiosity: demonstrates real interest in unfamiliar topics and ability to drive one's own learning
- Team Player: works well with others and forms strong and authentic bonds with people of diverse backgrounds
APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete the application and submit all required documents by March 5, 2023, including:
- General background (personal, family, academic) information
- High school transcript (including first semester senior
grades)
- Standardized Test Scores (*optional but recommended)
- Essay (500-word limit) explaining how you became interested in a career in finance and why you want to become an ATLAS Fellow
- Additional sample of written work (650-word limit) - i.e. Common App Essay, core subject research paper, etc.
- Two Recommendations (core subject teacher, counselor/advisor/supervisor)
- Family Income and EFC
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Applicants selected for the second round will take part in an interview. Interviews will be held late March 2023. Applicants will be asked to share their goals for the future and how
this program will allow them to achieve these goals.
SELECTION
Fellowship recipients will be selected and notified early April, 2023.
