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BLK Scholars Program
BLK Scholars is a new initiative for 2025, designed for high school juniors and seniors interested in exploring finance as a career. Participants will gain exposure to the finance industry while developing essential communication and presentation skills. This is a semester long program with bi-weekly Zoom classes that allows high school students to gain a head start for a future career in finance.
What You Will Learn
Students will learn to interpret financial news, understand key vocabulary, and explore popular finance roles along with their responsibilities. The program focuses on professional development, including networking strategies, LinkedIn profile creation, resume writing, and interview preparation. Additionally, students will gain financial literacy skills, covering topics such as credit cards, savings accounts, and personal finance management.
This program introduces investing concepts, and students will complete a capstone project—analyzing two business for investment and delivering a group presentation to develop analytical and communication skills.
Who Should Apply
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High school juniors and seniors based in North America with a strong academic record.
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Students from underrepresented backgrounds passionate about finance and professional growth.
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Future leaders eager to develop critical skills and make a difference in the world of finance.
The Programme Curriculum
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BLK and College Navigation: Overview of BLK Capital Managment and member success.
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Foundations of finance: Explore popular roles in finance and their responsibilities. Primary and secondary markets. Understand the Buy side vs the Sell side.
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How to Read the News: How to interpret financial news and understand general vocabulary. Understanding the dynamic between inflation and interest rates.
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Professional Development: LinkedIn profile creation, resume writing, and interview preparation
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Financial Literacy: Basics of budgeting, credit cards, and personal financial management.
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Investing Basics: Understanding the dynamic between risk vs reward. Introduction to common asset classes (stocks, bonds, real estate, commodities, and alternatives investments).
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Networking: Learn effective strategies for initiating and conducting coffee chats and professional outreach.
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Capstone Project: Private equity case study: Qualitative analysis on two fictional businesses to determine the best business to invest in, culminating in a group presentation to develop real-world analytical and communication skills.​
Contact Us
This program is instructed by Anthony Rivera a junior at Cornell University, President of BLK Capital Management, and incoming summer analyst at JP Morgan Chase & Co. The program serves as a feeder for BLK’s future opportunities and enhances students’ chances of gaining admission to prestigious colleges while equipping them with critical skills for success.
If you have any questions, feel free to Contact Us.
