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 2025–26 application process for the Jennett Finance Scholars Program closed on Sept. 30, 2024.

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

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 300 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 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. Reference letters can be submitted on HireJayhawks or emailed to FSP@ku.edu.

Please make sure your application packet, including reference letters, is complete before the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Directions for submitting an application

  1. Login to HireJayhawks.com. If you have not activated your account, you will need to fill out your personal information by clicking on "Update my account" in the menu on the left.
  2. Add your documents by clicking on "View my documents" > "My documents." Once there, be sure to save your resume as a resume, cover letter as a cover letter, and all other documents as “Other documents.” Name each with a file name that will let you determine you have the correct document. Hint: name your files with a descriptive name such as “Finance Scholars Resume” or “FS Questions” as you will only see the file name when you go to apply.
  3. To apply to Jennett Finance Scholars, on the menu on the left, click on "Research employers" > "All," then search for “Jennett Finance Scholars” in the keywords box.
  4. Click on "Jennett Finance Scholars," then "Available positions."
  5. Click on the “Jennett Finance Scholars Program” job title to enter the application and submit your resume and other supporting documents.