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ST. LOUIS SUMMER FINANCE INSTITUTE (SFI)
MissionTo introduce St. Louis local high school students to careers in finance and prepare them for college and their future careers by teaching them necessary skills in a real-world work environment. About the Summer Finance Institute The St. Louis Summer Finance Institute (SFI) gives St. Louis high school students the opportunity to learn about-and participate in-careers in finance. Comptroller Darlene Green created the St. Louis Summer Finance Institute in 1996, graduating 104 students to date (download student brochure here). For eight weeks, students complete an intensive internship program consisting of 320 hours of hands-on work experience and weekly training seminars. Students receive a regular paycheck for putting in 32 hours a week at area banks, investment firms and city government. In addition, students spend eight hours a week at a day-long training seminar designed to supplement their work experience. During these seminars, students learn finance basics like how to read the Wall Street Journal, how to pick and purchase stocks, and work together on a culminating project. Students are assigned a mentor from each participating company during the program. The mentoring relationship reinforces the student's sense of professionalism regarding good work habits, team and relationship building, proper dress code and office etiquette. The St. Louis Summer Finance Institute is headed by a dedicated board of directors made up of local business, financial and legal professionals. The Board volunteers its time to fundraise, plan the curriculum and organize the program's activities ensuring the students have a quality learning experience every year. Darlene Green Scholarship Fund Each year, three students are awarded a $1,000 college scholarship from the Darlene Green Scholarship Fund. One recipient is a graduate of the year's Summer Finance Institute, one is a member of the Herbert Hoover Boys & Girls Club, and one is a member of Mathews-Dickey Boys' & Girls' Club. Herbert Hoover and Mathews-Dickey club members can get information on the scholarships from their respective clubs or by contacting Judy Armstrong (download the Darlene Green Scholarship application here). Who may Apply To qualify, students must live in the City of St. Louis, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in the tenth, eleventh or twelfth grade. Students enrolled in the Voluntary Desegregation Program, a private school or a charter school are eligible for the Summer Finance Institute if they live in the City of St. Louis. How to Apply Simply fill out the application form (you can download the form here) and mail it to: Judy Armstrong C/O St. Louis Summer Finance Institute 1200 Market St City Hall, Room 311 St. Louis, MO 63103 The Institute's Board of Directors interviews the applicants each year before selecting those to participate. Download and Print Application Form Click here to download and print the 2007 SFI application. This year's application deadline is April 13, 2007. All applications must be received or postmarked by this date to receive consideration. Contact Information Please send inquires about the St. Louis Summer Finance Institute and the Darlene Green Scholarship Fund to: Judy Armstrong C/O St. Louis Summer Finance Institute 1200 Market St City Hall, Room 311 St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 589-6972 armstrongju@stlouiscity.com Become a SFI Sponsor The St. Louis Summer Finance Institute is financially supported by corporate donors who not only donate their money, but their time, resources, guidance and expertise. The Institute typically receives more applications annually than it has internship slots. For information on how your business, institution, or not-for-profit organization can become a Summer Finance Institute sponsor and help local high school students reach their full potential, contact Judy Armstrong using the information above (download sponsor brochure here). Downloads: - 2007 SFI Application (pdf) - Darlene Green Scholarship Application (pdf) - Student Brochure (pdf) - Sponsor Brochure (pdf) |
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