Become a Psaros FinPolicy Scholar

Overview

All Georgetown undergraduate students are invited to apply for the Psaros FinPolicy Scholars cohort. The 2025 application is now open. Each year, selected students travel to landmark financial institutions in Washington, D.C., as well as New York City.

As a Psaros FinPolicy Trek Scholar, students have the opportunity to:

• Participate in an immersive learning experience
• Meet with senior leadership at various U.S. government institutions as well as leading financial service firms
• Delve into the intersection of finance and policy, learning how regulators and legislators influence and impact market participants and vice versa
• Join the community of Psaros FinPolicy Trek Scholars, which includes monthly dinners with guests such as Feroz Khosla of Goldman Sachs, Sarah Logan of BlackRock, Ernie Tedeschi of The White House, and Nick Timiraos of the Wall Street Journal.
• Enhance their résumé

FinPolicy Trek Timeline

Applications for the next cohort of Psaros FinPolicy Scholars reopen on Friday, January 10, 2025. They will close at 5 p.m. on February 7. Students will be contacted before spring break regarding their application status.

Application Criteria

To apply for the FinPolicy Trek Scholar program, applicants must be current Georgetown undergraduate student (rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors).

Application Components

• Provide single-page statement of interest with reason for applying
• Provide current CV/ Résumé
• Complete two short-answer questions through our online application form

Frequently Asked Questions

Below, find commonly asked questions regarding this year’s FinPolicy Trek application.