Bank of America has an ongoing commitment to youth employment and economic mobility by helping prepare a diverse pipeline of community-minded young students to be successful in the workforce. Each year, the Student Leaders program connects more than 300 community-minded high school juniors and seniors from over 100 communities to employment, skills development and service.
Every year, hundreds of community-minded high schoolers are accepted into the Student Leaders program. They get first-hand experience in serving their communities through a paid eight-week internship with nonprofits like Boys and Girls Clubs of America and Habitat for Humanity.
They also get to see how nonprofits, governments and businesses collaborate to meet local needs by participating in the national Student Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C. Many of the students use their new-found skills to create more change and improve more lives, with inspiring stories of enthusiasm and commitment.
Student Leaders participate in an eight-week paid internship at a local partner nonprofit organization where they learn first-hand about the needs of their community and the critical role nonprofits play. In addition, they learn valuable civic, social, and business leadership skills. Each Student Leader attends the week-long Student Leaders Summit held in Washington, D.C. in July where they learn how government, business, and the nonprofit sector work together to address critical community needs.
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
- Students must currently be a junior or senior in high school.
- Students must live in one of the eligible markets listed.
- Students must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship through the end of September.
- Students must be able to participate in an 8‐week paid internship at a local nonprofit/charitable organization and work 35 hours a week.
- Students must be able to travel and participate in an all expenses paid, week‐long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC in July.
Deadline
- January 15, 2025
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, typically before March; however this is not a requirement for selection.
Notifications of Decisions
- April 2025
Financial Aid Details
- All expenses are covered for the Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.
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