For future business and finance students
Business and Finance Opportunities for High School Students
5 volunteer programs, research programs, competitions, and clubs for high school students interested in business and finance: 0 national or online, and 5 local programs in New York City, the Bay Area, and Houston.
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- Opportunities
- 5
- Not paused or waitlisted
- 5
- application availability varies
- Minimum age under 16
- 1
- excludes paused and waitlisted
- Summer only
- 3
- others run longer or do not say
- City of Houston Mayor's Office of Education & Youth Engagement Hire Houston Youth
Internship · Houston, TX
- Who can join
- Ages 16 to 24
- When to apply
- Summer
- Harris County Friends of the Library (Harris County Public Library) Teen Social Media Creators
Volunteering · Houston, TX
- Who can join
- Not posted
- When to apply
- Not posted
- Houston Food Bank Student Heroes
Club or organization · Houston, TX
- Who can join
- 14 and up
- When to apply
- New student application for Fall 2026 opened June 20, 2026; eligible students are invited to apply automatically (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- NYC Department of Youth and Community Development NYC Ladders for Leaders
Internship · New York, NY
- Who can join
- Ages 16 to 24
- When to apply
- January 16, 2026 (past deadline; confirm next cycle)
- Whitney Museum of American Art Youth Insights (YI) Arts Careers
Summer program · New York, NY
- Who can join
- Grades 10 to 12
- When to apply
- Summer
| Opportunity | Where | Who can join | Commitment | When to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Houston Mayor's Office of Education & Youth Engagement Hire Houston YouthInternship · Government or courts | Houston, TX | Ages 16 to 24 | At least 8 weeks of summer employment | Summer |
| Harris County Friends of the Library (Harris County Public Library) Teen Social Media CreatorsVolunteering · Library | Houston, TX | Not posted | Once-weekly virtual check-ins via Microsoft Teams | Not posted |
| Houston Food Bank Student HeroesClub or organization · Food bank or community service | Houston, TX | 14 and up | 50 volunteer hours per session (25 by the midpoint); one year of service for full training | New student application for Fall 2026 opened June 20, 2026; eligible students are invited to apply automatically (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| NYC Department of Youth and Community Development NYC Ladders for LeadersInternship · Government or courts | New York, NY | Ages 16 to 24 | Paid summer internship with 30 hours of pre-employment training | January 16, 2026 (past deadline; confirm next cycle) |
| Whitney Museum of American Art Youth Insights (YI) Arts CareersSummer program · Museum or science center | New York, NY | Grades 10 to 12 | Not posted | Summer |
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Summer programs for business and finance students
| Program | Where | Who can apply | Cost | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science AcademyWharton Global Youth Program, University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PAResidential | Rising juniors and seniors | Paid, aid available | Priority January 28, 2026; final March 18, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| EFLFoundation for Teaching Economics | Multiple locationsResidential | Current high school sophomores and juniors | Paid, aid available | Rolling; 2027 applications open December 2026Last cycle’s date |
| Essentials of EntrepreneurshipWharton Global Youth Program, University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PAResidential | Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors | Paid, aid available | Priority January 28, 2026; final March 18, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| Essentials of FinanceWharton Global Youth Program, University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PAResidential | Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors | Paid, aid available | Priority January 28, 2026; final March 18, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| LaunchXLaunchX | Ann Arbor, MIResidential | High school students ages 14 to 18 | Paid, aid available | Priority November 11, 2026; early January 21, 2027; financial award March 4, 2027; final March 31, 2027 |
| LBWWharton Global Youth Program, University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PAResidential | Students currently in 11th grade (rising seniors) | Paid, aid available | Priority January 28, 2026; final March 18, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| M&TSIJerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology, University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PAResidential | Rising high school seniors | Paid, aid available | Priority January 28, 2026; final March 18, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| Moneyball AcademyWharton Global Youth Program, University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PAResidential | Rising juniors and seniors | Paid, aid available | Priority January 28, 2026; final March 18, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| Product Design AcademyWharton Global Youth Program, University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PAResidential | Rising juniors and seniors | Paid, aid available | Priority January 28, 2026; final March 18, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| B-BAYUC Berkeley Haas School of Business | Berkeley, CAResidential | Rising 10th to 12th grade students | Paid | Not posted |
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Frequently asked questions
What activities help a future business and finance student?
Activities a student keeps up over time and can describe in their own words. One long commitment usually says more than several short ones.
Do these programs have age limits?
Most do. Each program page shows the minimum age or grade the organization posts, and says so when nothing is posted.
Sources and method
Each opportunity was read from the organization's own page. A rule, date, or fee the page does not state is left blank. Last checked 2026-10-13. Programs change age rules, hours, and application windows, so confirm on the official page before applying. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with these organizations.
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