2025 DePaul University’s Invest for Kids Summer Investment Challenge

Thank you for your interest in DePaul University’s Invest for Kids Summer Investment Challenge!

Now in its sixth year, this free college immersion program is designed for high school students who are passionate about finance and eager to explore careers in the field. Participants will stay in DePaul residence halls, attend interactive lectures, visit leading financial firms, and gain hands-on experience with Bloomberg Terminals and Excel. The program concludes with an exciting investment pitch to industry professionals. For Summer 2025, we are offering two sessions: July 27–31 and August 3–7, with 20 students accepted per session. You are encouraged to apply to both sessions to increase your chances of admission. Deadline for both sessions are June 1, 2025. If you have any questions about the program, please contact us at bgulsen@depaul.edu.

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Session 2: August 3-7, 2025

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