A hallmark of the Pelissier Scholars experience, the week-long trip to Wall Street has enabled UK students to experience financial markets in the United States firsthand. Professional money managers, investment bankers, fund managers, security dealers, consultants, and other practitioners who are a part of the financial community hosted company visits and made presentations. Students develop a better understanding of how financial markets and institutions operate, gain a greater appreciation for the contributions to the ecosystem of the markets and firms, and enjoy valuable networking opportunities. Most Pelissier Scholars obtain highly competitive finance jobs in leading firms and develop strong connections with other UK alumni.
Thanks to Mrs. Marguerite Pelissier's generous support, a maximum of 18 students will each receive up to $1,800 to participate in the visit during October 27-31 Fall break . A team leader, who will receive an additional $200, will be selected to lead the team and coordinate with the faculty members on the meetings and trip logistics.
A scholarship committee of the John Maze Stewart Department of Finance and Quantitative Methods of Gatton College of Business and Economics will select a maximum of 18 participants.
Applications are open to first year students (rising sophomores) of ALL majors currently enrolled at the University of Kentucky. Participants will be asked to register and complete a one-credit-hour course in the Fall semester that includes pre-trip training and post-trip reflections as well as completing trip preparation assignments during the summer The students must also be willing to miss class dates on October 29,30,31 (we will provide an excuse note to your professors for the trip)
You may apply between March 1st and 11:59pm Eastern Time on Sunday April 13th.
Applicants must submit the following materials online:
Must enroll and attend the Pelissier class in the Fall semester, which will meet every Tuesday from 6 pm to 7 pm.
Important conditions of participation include, but are not limited to, the following:
Any participant who fails on one or more of the above (e.g., showing up late for a meeting or failing to attend key pre-trip training meetings without an excused absence) will be dismissed from the scholars group.
Selected candidates may be asked to interview. Initial scholarship decisions will be sent to selected candidates in early May. Final scholarship decisions will be made in July pending verification of the Spring 2025 academic records and other key components in the application.
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