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8 Finance Summer Programs for High School Students
8 Finance Summer Programs for High School Students
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George Gatsios, Founder of Delta Institute
George Gatsios, Founder of Delta Institute
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As a high school student interested in finance, a summer program can help you build practical experience that goes beyond classroom learning. You can choose from different formats such as university courses, hands-on projects, work-experiences, and more.
To help you get started, we have compiled a list of 8 finance summer programs for high school students.
This is a 3-week virtual program developed in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania for high school students interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, AI, and business. Students explore how to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and use AI to bring ideas to life through hands-on projects.
For students interested in finance, the program includes opportunities to explore financial literacy and business concepts through project-based learning, including projects such as an AI-powered financial literacy coach focused on budgeting, saving, and financial planning. Upon completion, students receive a University of Pennsylvania certificate and create a portfolio project such as an AI app, website, or pitch deck to showcase on college applications.
Cost: $7,500
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: January 10, 2027. Students can apply here
Program Dates: January 23 to February 7, 2027
Eligibility: Open to high school students globally (selective cohort with limited spots available)
This Columbia University Pre-College program is a virtual, two-week experience that takes place in July. As a participant, you learn how firms evaluate investments, raise money, operate in financial markets, and use instruments such as stocks and bonds. You also get the chance to engage in college-style classes and meetings.
By the end of the program, you will have a stronger understanding of valuation, investment strategy, financial mechanis, and risk management. This program is a good fit for students looking for a strong academic foundation and exposure to university-level courses.
Cost: $4,018 + $80 application fee
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: June 1
Program Dates: July
Eligibility: Open to current high school students through Columbia Pre-College admissions.
This is a 4-week virtual work-experience program with a time commitment of 10 hours per week. During the program, you step into a consulting-style environment and work on an industry-project designed and guided by mentors from EY or BCG. As part of the program, you engage in orientation sessions, live skill development modules, project work, networking sessions with industry experts, and a final pitch.
You will gain experience in global market analysis, strategic thinking, financial modeling, and executive communication. By the end of the program, you will get a certificate of completion and a recommendation letter from the partner company.
Cost: $4,900
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Students can apply up to 2-weeks before the cohort start date
Program Dates: Cohort I - Jan 9, 2027 - Feb 13, 2027; Cohort II - Jun 19, 2027 - Jul 25, 2027
Eligibility: Open to high school students globally
The Introduction to Investments is a 3-week summer program designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in finance or generally interested in investing. As part of the program, you’ll develop a foundation in financial literacy through lectures, group discussion, and case study analyses on topics like financial markets, stock ownership, global markets, and international investing.
At the end of the program, a final exam takes place to assess your understanding of the key concepts covered throughout the course, and you’ll be granted a letter grade, though there is a pass or no pass option if you prefer.
Cost: $2,330 (virtual) or $3,156 (commuter)
Location: University of California, Los Angeles, California, or virtual
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Program Dates: July
Eligibility: High school students globally who are at least 15 years old by the start of the program with a GPA of 3.2 or higher
The Essentials of Finance by the Wharton Global Youth Program introduces high school students to the core principles that drive financial markets. During this two-week residential program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of personal and corporate finance such as the time value of money, risk and return, corporate accounting, and investment strategies through lectures and group projects.
You also get the opportunity to attend the Wharton Global Youth Speaker Series, covering topics like financial literacy, how to borrow money, and crisis management. You’ll use the knowledge you gain to analyze financial scenarios and develop solutions to real-world financial problems.
Cost: $8,299
Location: Wharton School of Business, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Application Deadline: March (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: June to August (tentatively, based on previous years)
Eligibility: High school students currently enrolled in grades 9 to 11
Deepen is an 8-week one-on-one, industry mentorship program designed for high school students who want to go deeper into a subject they are interested in. Over 8 weeks, you work directly with an expert mentor, receive 20 hours of personalized mentorship and skill development, and build a project around your own interests, which can include finance, economics, markets, fintech, or business strategy.
By the end of the program, you have an industry-relevant project, hands-on experience solving a real-world challenge, expert feedback, and a strong letter of recommendation tied to the work you completed. That makes this a strong option if you want a finance-related project that feels more personal and portfolio-ready to showcase on your college applications.
Cost: $6,500
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Program Dates: 8 weeks with flexible start dates throughout the year
Eligibility: Open to high school students globally
Through a collaboration with Westcoast Connection, the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF) offers a summer program for students interested in financial markets and investments. As a participant, you’ll learn the fundamentals of subjects like trading, wealth management, venture capital, private equity, cryptocurrency, and financial statement analysis through collaborative projects and engaging sessions led by NYIF faculty.
You will also get a chance to explore New York City through activities such as a guided tour of the Financial District, dining in famous neighborhoods, and exploring Central Park. At the end of the program, you’ll receive a certificate of completion and a recommendation letter upon request, and you’ll have ongoing access to some of NYIF’s education webinars.
Cost: 3,899 to $6,699 (depending on the duration opted for)
Location: New York City
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Program Dates: July (tentatively, based on previous years)
Eligibility: High school students currently in grades 9 to 12
Columbia University offers a 3-week summer program for high school students interested in learning about probability, regression, portfolio management, and market trends. As part of the program, you work with real financial data to build your data analysis, forecasting, and risk-management skills.
The focus of the program is strongly on quantitative outcomes, making it a good fit for students with an interest in math and statistics, as well as those who want to work on real-world group projects and engage in simulations for a more practical experience.
Cost: Residential - $12,838; Commuter - $6,381; Application fee - $80
Location: Columbia University, New York, NY
Application Deadline: May 11 (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: July - August (tentatively, based on previous years)
Eligibility: Students are required to have a basic understanding of statistics and probability concepts
As a high school student interested in finance, a summer program can help you build practical experience that goes beyond classroom learning. You can choose from different formats such as university courses, hands-on projects, work-experiences, and more.
To help you get started, we have compiled a list of 8 finance summer programs for high school students.
This is a 3-week virtual program developed in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania for high school students interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, AI, and business. Students explore how to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and use AI to bring ideas to life through hands-on projects.
For students interested in finance, the program includes opportunities to explore financial literacy and business concepts through project-based learning, including projects such as an AI-powered financial literacy coach focused on budgeting, saving, and financial planning. Upon completion, students receive a University of Pennsylvania certificate and create a portfolio project such as an AI app, website, or pitch deck to showcase on college applications.
Cost: $7,500
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: January 10, 2027. Students can apply here
Program Dates: January 23 to February 7, 2027
Eligibility: Open to high school students globally (selective cohort with limited spots available)
This Columbia University Pre-College program is a virtual, two-week experience that takes place in July. As a participant, you learn how firms evaluate investments, raise money, operate in financial markets, and use instruments such as stocks and bonds. You also get the chance to engage in college-style classes and meetings.
By the end of the program, you will have a stronger understanding of valuation, investment strategy, financial mechanis, and risk management. This program is a good fit for students looking for a strong academic foundation and exposure to university-level courses.
Cost: $4,018 + $80 application fee
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: June 1
Program Dates: July
Eligibility: Open to current high school students through Columbia Pre-College admissions.
This is a 4-week virtual work-experience program with a time commitment of 10 hours per week. During the program, you step into a consulting-style environment and work on an industry-project designed and guided by mentors from EY or BCG. As part of the program, you engage in orientation sessions, live skill development modules, project work, networking sessions with industry experts, and a final pitch.
You will gain experience in global market analysis, strategic thinking, financial modeling, and executive communication. By the end of the program, you will get a certificate of completion and a recommendation letter from the partner company.
Cost: $4,900
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Students can apply up to 2-weeks before the cohort start date
Program Dates: Cohort I - Jan 9, 2027 - Feb 13, 2027; Cohort II - Jun 19, 2027 - Jul 25, 2027
Eligibility: Open to high school students globally
The Introduction to Investments is a 3-week summer program designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in finance or generally interested in investing. As part of the program, you’ll develop a foundation in financial literacy through lectures, group discussion, and case study analyses on topics like financial markets, stock ownership, global markets, and international investing.
At the end of the program, a final exam takes place to assess your understanding of the key concepts covered throughout the course, and you’ll be granted a letter grade, though there is a pass or no pass option if you prefer.
Cost: $2,330 (virtual) or $3,156 (commuter)
Location: University of California, Los Angeles, California, or virtual
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Program Dates: July
Eligibility: High school students globally who are at least 15 years old by the start of the program with a GPA of 3.2 or higher
The Essentials of Finance by the Wharton Global Youth Program introduces high school students to the core principles that drive financial markets. During this two-week residential program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of personal and corporate finance such as the time value of money, risk and return, corporate accounting, and investment strategies through lectures and group projects.
You also get the opportunity to attend the Wharton Global Youth Speaker Series, covering topics like financial literacy, how to borrow money, and crisis management. You’ll use the knowledge you gain to analyze financial scenarios and develop solutions to real-world financial problems.
Cost: $8,299
Location: Wharton School of Business, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Application Deadline: March (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: June to August (tentatively, based on previous years)
Eligibility: High school students currently enrolled in grades 9 to 11
Deepen is an 8-week one-on-one, industry mentorship program designed for high school students who want to go deeper into a subject they are interested in. Over 8 weeks, you work directly with an expert mentor, receive 20 hours of personalized mentorship and skill development, and build a project around your own interests, which can include finance, economics, markets, fintech, or business strategy.
By the end of the program, you have an industry-relevant project, hands-on experience solving a real-world challenge, expert feedback, and a strong letter of recommendation tied to the work you completed. That makes this a strong option if you want a finance-related project that feels more personal and portfolio-ready to showcase on your college applications.
Cost: $6,500
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Program Dates: 8 weeks with flexible start dates throughout the year
Eligibility: Open to high school students globally
Through a collaboration with Westcoast Connection, the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF) offers a summer program for students interested in financial markets and investments. As a participant, you’ll learn the fundamentals of subjects like trading, wealth management, venture capital, private equity, cryptocurrency, and financial statement analysis through collaborative projects and engaging sessions led by NYIF faculty.
You will also get a chance to explore New York City through activities such as a guided tour of the Financial District, dining in famous neighborhoods, and exploring Central Park. At the end of the program, you’ll receive a certificate of completion and a recommendation letter upon request, and you’ll have ongoing access to some of NYIF’s education webinars.
Cost: 3,899 to $6,699 (depending on the duration opted for)
Location: New York City
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Program Dates: July (tentatively, based on previous years)
Eligibility: High school students currently in grades 9 to 12
Columbia University offers a 3-week summer program for high school students interested in learning about probability, regression, portfolio management, and market trends. As part of the program, you work with real financial data to build your data analysis, forecasting, and risk-management skills.
The focus of the program is strongly on quantitative outcomes, making it a good fit for students with an interest in math and statistics, as well as those who want to work on real-world group projects and engage in simulations for a more practical experience.
Cost: Residential - $12,838; Commuter - $6,381; Application fee - $80
Location: Columbia University, New York, NY
Application Deadline: May 11 (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: July - August (tentatively, based on previous years)
Eligibility: Students are required to have a basic understanding of statistics and probability concepts
About the Author
George Gatsios holds a BA and MA in Economics from the University of Cambridge and is the founder of Delta Institute. He leads the organisation’s global strategy, overseeing programme design, partnerships, operations, and product innovation across education, career development, and technology. His work centers on building scalable, hands-on learning experiences that connect students with real-world industry exposure and future-ready skills. Alongside his leadership at Delta Institute, George serves as a Research Assistant in Economics at the University of Cambridge and London Business School, contributing to research at the intersection of economic theory, empirical analysis, and policy. He is an active member of the International Baccalaureate Educator Network (IBEN) and a strong advocate for lifelong learning and internationally minded education.
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Oct 14, 2026
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