VFS Fellowship Program
Vietnam Finance Society is proud to offer the VFS Fellowship Program from which students of Vietnamese descent can enhance their summer finance internships. Throughout the past 4 years, our program has expanded from serving students only in New York to more locations such as other U.S. states, London, Singapore, and Vietnam. As we all are navigating the rapidly changing industry, we hope to continue this program as a way to give back to our community. We also hope that the program will help students not only succeed in their internships, but also build a community of peers that will be helpful for all fellows throughout all of their careers and other endeavors.
Program Summary
VFS Fellowship Program helps college students of Vietnamese descent succeed during their summer finance internships and beyond. The program will provide for mentorship support, educational events, and networking opportunities with young professionals, senior leaders and high-achieving peers in the industry.
Program Components
From June to August, fellows will participate in a series of professional development workshops and networking events to broaden their knowledge of the finance industry and to develop the skills necessary to succeed during their internships and beyond in their careers.
Professional development workshops on internship best practices, navigating the corporate environment, career planning, communications, and negotiation skills
Discussions with senior executives on industry landscapes, trends, and market developments
As part of the program, each of the fellows will be matched with a mentor who is a finance professional based on the industry of each fellow’s internship as well as his or her preferences. Throughout the program, mentors will share their experiences and provide fellows with ongoing advice. Fellows will also have access to the broader VFS Mentorship Network.
Participating mentors and speakers in the 2023 VFS Fellowship Program were professionals from Bank of America, BNP Paribas, Barclays, MAEVA, and Goldman Sachs, among others.
The VFS 2024 Fellowship program will have a balanced mix of online and offline events, including virtual fireside chats as well as in-person mentorship meetings, social gatherings, and workshops when possible.
Fellowship Program Eligibility
VFS Fellowship Program is open to all college students of Vietnamese descent who have already received a summer internship offer in Investment Banking, Sales & Trading, Equity Research, Asset Management, and related finance and consulting fields.
This year we are focusing on applicants with internships in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Singapore. Applicants from other countries and regions will still be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Fellowship Program Application
The 2024 VFS Fellowship Application is now open, please refer to the link below to apply.
Applications are due on Friday, May 3, 2024. Applications will be reviewed after the deadline, and phone interviews will be required as the next stage.