Apply to Jennett Finance Scholars Program

Is the program right for you?

A Finance Scholar:

  • Shows a keen interest in pursuing a career in investment banking, equity research, sales and trading, asset management, investment management or corporate finance
  • Has superior academic achievement with a minimum overall GPA of 3.5
  • Demonstrates exceptional initiative, relevant involvement and leadership ability
  • Is willing to commit to a four-semester participation in the program

Sophomore/Junior Year

  • Participate in scheduled meetings in the fall/spring of sophomore year
  • Participate in a day-long financial modeling and valuation bootcamp administered by Adventis (late October) and complete the Adventis Financial Modeling Certification and Finance Recruiting Course (end of fall)
  • Participate in on-site visits to premier financial institutions in New York and Chicago (early spring)
  • Preparation to apply for a summer internship in finance: resume review, phone and face-to-face mock interviews, interaction with guest speakers, financial accounting/valuation and financial modeling modules
  • An initial $1,000 scholarship for fall semester of junior year
  • Enroll in FIN 302 during fall semester and FIN 303 during spring semester
  • A $500 scholarship in spring (subject to successful continued association with Jennett Finance Scholars Program)
  • Complete the Wall Street Prep Certification and additional modules/courses assigned

Senior Year

  • A $500 scholarship in the fall
  • Completion of recommended coursework in corporate finance, applied portfolio management, valuation, fixed income and derivatives
  • Main job interviewing season
  • Networking events in Kansas City metro

Application process

The 2026–27 application process for the Jennett Finance Scholars Program opens on April 25, 2025. The deadline to apply is August 8, 2025 (end of day).

Students are encouraged to reach out to current and past members of the program to learn more about their experience and career paths.

Access the application documents, expectations, resources, and suggestions about how to prepare over the summer and how to submit your application at this link: 2027 Jennett Finance Scholars

Application details

Applicants will submit the following documents in PDF format and in the order specified below:

  1. Cover letter
  2. Resume (in the template provided)
  3. Advising report with visible letter grades and GPAs (degree progress reports will not be accepted)
  4. Responses to the following questions (limit answers to no more than 350 words per question):
    • What have you done thus far to demonstrate your commitment to pursuing a career in competitive finance?
    • Why do you want to be a Finance Scholar?
    • What would you contribute to the Jennett Finance Scholars Program?
    • Discuss your previous work experience or involvement on campus and how these fit with your goals of a career in finance.
    • Describe a time you have taken initiative or leadership in a team setting, or difficult situation and what you learned from the experience.

Other materials:

  1. Two reference letters. It is strongly suggested that one of these be an academic reference, preferably from KU Business faculty. Strong reference letters from previous employers or anyone in a supervisory role are also accepted. Please submit the letters in PDF format.

Directions for applying

  1. Log in to your KU OneDrive account and review the instructions on how to submit a folder with all the required documents (noted above). The folder should be named "Last Name, First Name – JFSP Application."
  2. Please make sure your application packet, including reference letters, is complete before the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.