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Bank of America Student Leaders Program
Overview: The Bank of America Student Leaders Program is an intensive summer internship and leadership development program for high school juniors and seniors. It offers paid internships with local nonprofits, valuable networking opportunities, and a national leadership summit in Washington, D.C.
Key Details: Application deadline is typically in mid-January. The program runs for 8 weeks during the summer. Eligibility includes high school juniors and seniors in eligible Bank of America markets, legally authorized to work in the US, and able to participate in an 8-week paid internship.
Why It's Great for FGLI: As a current Student Leader, I've found this program invaluable for real-world nonprofit experience, extensive networking opportunities, leadership development, exposure to diverse perspectives, and the potential to make a tangible impact in your community. It provides experiences and connections that might not otherwise be accessible to FGLI students.
Program Components:
- Paid Internship: Work with a local nonprofit for 35 hours per week.
- Leadership Summit: All-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. for a national leadership summit.
- Networking: Connect with fellow Student Leaders, program alumni, nonprofit professionals, and Bank of America executives.
Application Tips:
- Highlight your FGLI background and how you've used it to your advantage.
- Emphasize any community service or volunteer work you've done.
- Showcase how you've made the most of available resources.
- Demonstrate leadership potential and commitment to improving your community.
- Be genuine and let your unique experiences shine through in your application.
My Experience: As a Student Leader, I've gained invaluable experience working with a nonprofit, solving real-world problems like hunger in my community. The networking opportunities have been incredible, connecting me with like-minded peers, nonprofit professionals, and business leaders. The program has helped me tie together my experiences and aspirations, which has been especially helpful for my college application essays.
What to Expect: A full-time commitment (35 hours per week) during the 8-week program, hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector, intensive leadership development, networking opportunities with diverse groups of people, and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the leadership summit.
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Bank of America Student Leaders Program
