Summer may feel distant, but the deadline is fast approaching for New York City high-school students to jumpstart their work experience through a paid internship. The 2023 application period for Bank of America’s Student Leaders paid internship program closes next Friday, January 13, 2023.

Selected students will participate in an eight-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization to learn first-hand about the needs of their communities and the critical role nonprofits play. They will also attend a leadership summit to learn how government, business and the nonprofit sector work together to address critical community needs.

Last summer, five New York City-based Student Leaders worked with two longstanding Bank of America partners serving the New York City community, DREAM and YMCA of Greater New York. The program is part of the bank’s investment in youth and young adults by helping them obtain work and leadership experience, while making a difference in their communities.

Providing the tools to help tomorrow’s leaders succeed

Since 2004, Student Leaders® has been part of our ongoing commitment to youth employment and economic mobility. We’re helping prepare a diverse pipeline of community-minded young students to be successful in the workforce through leadership training and work experience.

By driving responsible growth, we deliver for clients and address pressing societal issues, including advancing employment opportunities for youth and young adults. Through our Student Leaders® program, we annually connect more than 300 community-minded high school juniors and seniors from over 100 communities to employment, skills development and service.

The students hail from many diverse backgrounds, but are united by their drive and commitment. Through paid internships with local nonprofits and participation in a national leadership summit, they gain practical work and life experience.

If you or someone you know have a passion for improving the community, see where the Student Leaders program operates and learn more about our eligibility criteria.

Browse the FAQs on our Student Leaders program.

Applications for the 2023 program are now being accepted through January 13th, 2023. Students who have submitted nominations will be notified of their application status in April 2023.