Who is eligible for the Summer Intensive Program?

The program is open to college students who identify as women and are in their first or second year of study at a four-year U.S. college or university.

Yes, the program is tuition-free. All educational costs are covered by Girls Who Invest, and students receive a paid internship as part of the program.

How long is the Summer Intensive Program?

Girls Who Invest's Summer Intensive Program (SIP) runs approximately 10 weeks from May through mid-August. It begins with four weeks of rigorous academic instruction at a host university, followed by a six-week paid internship at a leading investment firm.

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary per year, but they typically open in the summer and close in the fall.

Interested applicants can find relevant application requirements and timelines at https://www.girlswhoinvest.org/apply-faq.

How many students does Girls Who Invest accept into the Summer Intensive Program (SIP)?

GWI typically accepts around 200 scholars into its Summer Intensive Program (SIP).

What will I learn in the Summer Intensive Program?

Participants receive academic training in core finance and investment concepts and gain real-world experience through an internship at a top investment firm. The program also includes mentorship and professional development.

Can I participate in the Online Intensive Program and still apply for SIP?

Yes. Completing the Online Intensive Program does not disqualify you from applying to the Summer Intensive Program in a future year.

Summer Intensive Program

Learn & Intern with a Supportive Community

The Total Package: Education & Experience

Building on the foundations set in the GWI Intensive Program’s unified curriculum, our Summer Intensive Program (SIP) combines academic instruction with real-world experience.

It is intensive, immersive, and an incredible opportunity to explore a career in finance and investment as part of a supportive community of peers, lecturers, industry experts, Alumni, and GWI staff.

Learn

Learn, bond with others Scholars, and challenge yourself in an encouraging, inclusive environment. As a Scholar, you will:

Learn core finance and investment concepts from world-class business professors
Develop core technical skills and soft skills to thrive in a business environment
Interact with leading industry professionals through our Speaker Series
Meet key company executives and apply your new valuation skills during a group capstone project
Build relationships with fellow Scholars that will last beyond your GWI summer
Receive free housing and meals on campus at Wharton, (additional financial assistance available on an application basis for internship-related costs)

Intern

Complete paid internships with leading investors at GWI’s Partners, top investment firms across the U.S.

Connect with experienced professionals who serve as individual mentors through the GWI Ambassador Program
Be invited to select GWI Partner events
Communicate with GWI Alumni who are currently working in cities around the world

Upon successful completion of the program, you will have access to GWI Alumni benefits:

Access to GWI’s Alumni Career Institute and GWI Alumni LinkedIn community
Ongoing resources and guidance for professional and career development
Opportunities to participate in GWI community events
Certificate of Completion from GWI

LEARN MORE ABOUT ALUMNI BENEFITS

Applications to the 2026 GWI Intensive Program coming soon!

Program Requirements

The Summer Intensive Program generally takes place between late May and August, and is open to sophomores currently enrolled in or transferring to a four-year, accredited U.S. or U.S.-style college or university. Applicants must be available for the entire length of the program in order to be considered.

Applicants should not plan to complete university summer classes or independent internships concurrently with the program.

APPLICATION OVERVIEW & FAQ

SIP FAQ

If you have a question that you don’t see below, email us at application@girlswhoinvest.org.

GWI’s 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 free housing and meals during our on-campus program. Scholars are responsible for covering travel costs to and from campus and internship cities. Scholars are generally expected to secure and pay for housing throughout their internships. However, financial assistance is available to help reduce or fully cover additional costs, including those related to travel and internship housing. The process of applying for these funds takes place after formal enrollment in the program. Please note that all internships are paid positions, with rates of compensation determined by participating Partner firms.
Internship matching will take place from winter through early spring. Internships facilitated by Girls Who Invest will continue to be paid positions. Our team is currently hard at work expanding the ways Scholars will connect with GWI Partner Firms this year, so stay tuned for additional internship-related details as they are announced over the summer!

Timeline

Our program can begin as early as late May and runs through August. Summer Intensive Program participants must commit to attending our full program, including the internship, without interruption or other commitments. See what A Day in the Life of a GWI SIP Scholar can look like.

The in-person portion of SIP can begin as early as late May and runs through August. Summer Intensive Program participants must commit to attending our full program, including the internship, without interruption or other commitments. The approximate timeline for the 2026 SIP is as follows:
Late summer 2025: Application opens for 2026 Program
Fall: Rolling application review and admissions decisions
October 1: Final GWI Intensive Program application deadline
Mid-November: Final admission decisions released to applicants
December 1: GWI Intensive Program unified curriculum begins
Late winter/spring 2026: GWI-facilitated internship matching process alongside ongoing curriculum
Late May - June: Educational portion of Summer Intensive Program
July - August: Internship portion of Summer Intensive Program
Mid-August 2026: Internships conclude

Photo of Amy Dong, New York University2018 Scholar

“I am about to tell all of my friends who are remotely interested in finance to apply for GWI next summer. It truly is a ‘golden ticket’ and an opportunity I believe must be paid forward. I cannot wait to see how this industry changes in the years to come.”

Amy Dong, New York University
SIP, 2018