Since 2004, Student Leaders® has been part of our ongoing commitment to youth employment and economic mobility. We’re helping prepare a pipeline of community-minded students to be successful in the workforce through leadership training and work experience.
Through our Student Leaders® program, we advance employment opportunities by connecting more than 300 community-minded students to employment, skills development and service.
Are you driven to make a difference? Do you want to be part of a program that gives you real‑world experience, leadership growth, and a chance to shape your future? If so, we encourage you to consider applying to the Bank of America Student Leaders® program.
As a Bank of America Student Leader, you will:
- Earn a paid, six‑week internship with a national nonprofit organization.
- Attend our Leadership Summit where you will build career skills, explore how public/private sectors work to address critical community needs, and connect with peers and Bank of America leaders.
Location(s)
- Cities throughout the United States referred to by the program as “eligible markets,” found here.
Schedule
- Eight weeks in summer, including the Student Leaders Summit in July
- Actual start dates vary by market
Cost/Compensation
- Free
Eligibility Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
- Have achieved your high school diploma or equivalent within the last 2 years (24 months).
- Have earned at least 12 hours and no more than 18 credit hours of post-secondary credit.
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship through the end of July 2026.
- Participate in a full-time (minimum 35 hours weekly) 6-week paid internship at a local nonprofit between June and July.
- Provide a transcript of your post-secondary progress to verify credits earned.
- Travel to and participate in a 3-day Leadership Summit within the United States (June 16-18, 2026), with paid summit expenses as part of the 6-week experience.
- Be a student in good standing at your post-secondary educational institution.
- Provide an overview of key accomplishments, including your work and educational achievements.
- Reside in an eligible program location during summer 2026.
- Have not been previously selected for the Student Leaders program as a high school student.
- Not be a Bank of America employee or immediate family member (e.g., children, siblings, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc.).
Deadline
- March 16, 2026
Application or Entry Requirements
- Completion of the online application.
- One letter of recommendation from an administrator, teacher, guidance counselor, or coach at the student’s current school.
- Some markets choose to conduct interviews, however this is not a requirement for selection.
Notifications of Decisions
Financial Aid Details
- All expenses are covered for the Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
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