BlackRock Founders Scholarship
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Why should you work at BlackRock?
With over $6 trillion assets under management, BlackRock has a unique responsibility and opportunity to make a real and measurable difference in the lives of people around the world – a responsibility that is woven deep into the fabric of our organization. We’re driven by the mission to solve one of the biggest challenges of our time: building better, more secure and more prosperous financial futures. Our technology empowers investors of every size to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home and improve their financial well-being.
What is the BlackRock Founders Scholarship Process?
An accelerated application process for rising juniors, through which you can obtain a summer internship at BlackRock, and also be considered for a $17,500 merit award.
When is the deadline?
Thursday, August 16 at 8:00AM EST
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- Qualifications
Eligible participants identify as Black, Hispanic, Native American, LGBTQ+ or disabled, and will graduate between December 2019 and July 2020.
How do I apply?
Step 1: Hit "apply" on BlackRock's campus careers website (https://careers.blackrock.com/campusrecruitment) to learn more about our Summer Analyst Program and submit an application for up to two business divisions.
- On your application, check the box indicating that you are eligible for the BlackRock Founders Scholarship.
- Be sure to complete your virtual cover letter or coding test (software engineering only) as part of your application!
Step 2: If you are selected to interview, you can also submit a short essay to be considered for the $17,500 scholarship award
- IndustryFinancial Services
- LocationsSan Francisco, CA • New York, NY
- Fun FactWe offer a fun, entrepreneurial culture you wouldn’t typically find at a financial services company. You can even wear jeans to work!
- About Us
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.