The Santander Finance Fellowship is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in the finance industry.
Santander Finance
Fellowship
In collaboration with Santander Bank, N.A., the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at the City College of New York introduces the prestigious Santander Finance Fellowship, a highly-selective year-long program designed for students eager to gain hands-on experience in the finance industry.
This program provides selected students the opportunity to learn advanced financial analysis and strategic problem-solving skills, be mentored by experienced finance professionals, and connect with potential employers before graduating.
$5K
in Total Funding
1
Year Program
Internship Experience
Mentorship Support
Application Details
Application Process
Student can choose to enroll in the program in two ways. Applications can be submitted using the Bootcamp Track or the Application Track.
Bootcamp Track: Top-performing students who have completed Part I of the Financial Analysis and Decision Making Bootcamp (ECO 21650 or ECO 21750) will be invited to be a part of the Fall 2025 fellowship cohort.
Application Track: The application process is specifically for students who haven’t completed the Bootcamp. Please note– these students MUST ENROLL in the bootcamp in summer 2025 to stay eligible.
Program Details
Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students during the 2024-2025 school year.
Students currently pursuing the BOOTCAMP PATHWAY (students taking 21650 or 21750 now):
- MUST have completed ECO 21650 (Part I) or ECO 21750 (Part I & II)
- MUST be on track to achieving A- or better in the class
- MUST have a 3.2+ GPA
Students pursuing the APPLICATION PATHWAY:
- MUST be graduating Dec. 2025 or later
- MUST register for the Summer 2025 ECO 21650 course to maintain eligibility upon completion
- Preferably pursuing studies in the Colin Powell School
- MUST have a 3.2+ GPA
Fellows will receive a $5,000 stipend for the academic year, in addition to mentorship and professional development training.
The Financial Analysis and Decision Making Bootcamp, Parts I and II, is a three-credit gateway course developed by former Wall Street executives that provides students with the analytical, problem-solving, and advanced Excel skills which are needed to secure entry-level roles in large financial firms. This course includes financial and data analysis, modeling, forecasting, valuation and risk. Register today on CUNYFirst.
Students who successfully complete Part I and perform well will be invited to the Fall 2024 Santander Fellowship automatically.
Students who have not completed the bootcamp must register in the Summer.
There are two options to register for this Spring:
Fellows will receive one-on-one guidance directly from Santander’s Coporate Investment Banking (CIB) Divison experts to help fellow achieve their professional goals.
Fellows will participate in a series of workshops designed to enhance crucial skills and build a career in finance, such as networking, mock interview preparation, resume revision & more.
Fellows will dive into a rigorous curriculum consisting of four essential courses. Explore topics such as Financial Analysis and Decision Making Part II, Business Communications and Corporate Finance.
Additionally, students will engage with industry professionals through the Santander Speaker Series, where students gain firsthand knowledge and insights into the finance industry. This series aims to help fellows determine if finance is the right path for them and offers valuable advice on how to thrive in the field.
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