Do you want to perform volunteer business operations work in a challenging yet professional environment? The SEC is actively recruiting for the Fall 2025 SEC Scholars Business Program. The program targets enrolled undergraduate/graduate students or students participating in a qualifying career/technical education program to participate in at least a ten-week program.
The SEC is looking for students in the following fields of study: Accounting Bio-Technology Business Administration Chemistry Communications Computer Science Contracts/Purchasing Criminal Justice Cybersecurity Data Science Engineering English Finance Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Government Graphic/Web Design History Human Resources Information Technology/Systems International Affairs Journalism Library Sciences Literature Marketing Mathematics Political Science Project Management Psychology Public Administration Social Media Sociology Eligibility Requirements: In order to be eligible for this internship under the SEC Scholars Business Program: You must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree or qualifying certificate at an accredited college or university on at least a half-time basis* (as determined by the educational institution); OR You must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled in a qualifying career or technical education program that awards a recognized postsecondary credential on at least a half-time basis (as determined by the educational institution); AND You must possess a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent. You must continue to meet these eligibility requirements throughout the duration of your volunteer service under the SEC Scholars Business Program. *An applicant who is less than half time enrolled immediately prior to graduating may be considered a student for purposes of this Program. NOTE: STUDENT STATUS: You must maintain status as a student during your volunteer service. PROOF OF ENROLLMENT: You may provide proof of enrollment at the time of application; however, you must provide proof of enrollment at an accredited school by the selection date. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: All eligibility requirements must be met by the selection date. DEFINITION OF STUDENT: You must meet the definition of a "student" by the selection date in order to be eligible for this program.
The program will tentatively begin on the following dates: 08/25/2025 - 10/31/25 09/08/25 - 11/14/25 Business students will be assigned to work with SEC staff members on projects and assignments that cover a broad range of the Commissions' work. That work depends upon the division or office where the student works. Business student's assignments range from supporting securities regulations to assisting in professional administrative duties such as human resources, contracting, auditing, etc. For information about the opportunities and the work that interns do in specific division/offices within the Regional offices, please read the SEC's website. The SEC Scholars Business Program will be full-time or part-time during the Fall. Work schedule will be determined and agreed upon based on the selectee's academic course load schedule and division/office needs. You will have the opportunity to discuss schedule, hours, etc. upon selection and acceptance into the program. Students must work a minimum of 16 hours per week. The following divisions and offices within our Regional offices are seeking undergraduate and graduate students to volunteer with us during the Fall 2025 program. You will be asked to rank your top three choices of locations. Atlanta Regional Office (ARO) Boston Regional Office (BRO) Chicago Regional Office (CHRO) Denver Regional Office (DRO) Fort Worth Regional Office (FWRO) Los Angeles Regional Office (LARO) Miami Regional Office (MIRO) New York Regional Office (NYRO) Philadelphia Regional Office (PLRO) San Francisco Regional Office (SFRO) Please see linked announcement for students interested in applying to our Headquarters Offices announcement: