The application for FinTech Focus Summer 2024 will open in Feb 2024. Please use the link below to sign up to be notified for when the application goes live.

One line of code can change the world. Come write yours with top financial firms.

FinTech Focus is a two-week immersive program designed for incoming college freshmen with an interest in finance, computer science and technology. Over the course of the program, students learn the principles of computer science, gain exposure to the financial services industry, and get hands-on experience developing real-world applications. Students will have the opportunity to hear from guest speakers, learn the basics of banking and finance, and gain insights into STEM career paths available in college and beyond. The course will take place virtually, with the support and sponsorship of top financial firms. The program is open to students who are completing their final year of high school and are planning on enrolling in an accredited college or university for Fall 2024 or Spring 2025.

One line of code can change the world. Come write yours with top financial firms.

FinTech Focus is a two-week immersive program designed for incoming college freshmen with an interest in finance, computer science and technology.

Over the course of the program, students learn the principles of computer science, gain exposure to the financial services industry, and get hands-on experience developing real-world applications. Students will have the opportunity to hear from guest speakers, learn the basics of banking and finance, and gain insights into STEM careers paths available in college and beyond.

The course will take place virtually, with the support and sponsorship of top financial firms. The program is open to students who are completing their final year of high school and are planning on enrolling in an accredited college or university for Fall 2024 or Spring 2025.

FinTech Focus is sponsored by

Bank of America

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Morgan Stanley

Wells Fargo

Skills you'll gain

Mastering the core components of the Python development language.
Learning to use the command line to control a computer like a professional developer.
Creating beautiful user interfaces using HTML and CSS.
Developing prototypes and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs).
Building full-stack applications using the Flask web framework.
Connecting to, and using, APIs to integrate applications with the wider web.
A deeper understanding of the FinTech sector and professional opportunities in the field.

Eligibility

Applicant Requirements

Expected high school graduation by June 30, 2024
Anticipated enrollment in an accredited university for Fall 2024 or Spring 2025

Desired Skills

Strong interest in software engineering or computer science
Strong interest in technology and financial services
Great time management
Team player mindset
Willingness to work collaboratively

Testimonials

“Fintech Focus is a truly immersive program for beginning programmers to gain a solid foundation in the world of code. It provides a unique perspective on the intersections of tech and finance. I gained invaluable exposure to the industry and made amazing connections throughout the program!”

- Ellery, Summer 2022

“This is the best way you could ever spend your summer. You not only have the possibility to improve your coding and finance knowledges, you get to make friendships that would possibly last for life. The family atmosphere in the cohorts makes the learning process to be pleasurable and motivates you to try your best.”

- Ion, Summer 2021

“This program introduced me to a lifestyle and career that I thought I would never be able to pursue. Coding can be intimidating but with Fintech Focus, I felt loved and supported to start coding with no judgement.”

- Anjali, Summer 2020