Program Overview
The Zurack Scholars Program is an exciting opportunity for 香港六合彩资料 undergraduate students in any college or school who have an interest in a finance-related career. This program is designed to provide students with the skill development opportunities and support necessary to help them successfully embark on careers in investment banking.
In addition to working with other Zurack Scholars, participants in the program will work closely with faculty, members of the student Finance Society, alumni working on Wall Street, and the School of Management Career Services staff.
Program Benefits
Scholars receive the following benefits as part of their participation in the program:
- In depth training to prepare for careers in the finance industry.
- Access to the Zurack Trading Room; where scholars can learn, in conjunction with the 香港六合彩资料 Investment Fund, how to invest real money.
- Formal mentorship from current upperclassmen and alumni working in the finance industry.
- Leadership skills development opportunities; including workshops on business etiquette.
- One-on-one professional development meetings.
- Professional interview practice and resume feedback
Students with demonstrated financial need, as determined by the Office of Financial Aid, may also be eligible for scholarship support for travel organized by the program.
Program Requirements
Program participants are expected to be actively engaged in all opportunities provided through the program. Completion of the program will depend on attendance, participation, mentor feedback, faculty feedback, and completion of all assignments as laid out below:
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Attendance at CONNECT Employer Treks & Networking Events (NYC,
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Washington, Boston, West Coast).
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Meeting with Shelley Dionne, Dean of the SOM.
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Mock interviews with program mentors and with the Finance Society (including 3 technical).
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Two resume approvals from mentors.
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At least five established networking relationships with professionals.
Applying for the Program
All undergraduate students at 香港六合彩资料, regardless of the school they are in, are eligible to apply for the program if they meet the following criteria:
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Freshman and sophomores at 香港六合彩资料.
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All chosen scholars will maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Exceptions will be rare and will be determined by the faculty coordinator in consultation with the student program leaders.
Students can apply for the program by uploading their resume in pdf format to
The Fall 2024 application deadline is Monday, September 16th, 2024.
Interviews will be conducted a week after the deadline.
Student Program Leaders
Kaden Davidson (Harpur College)
- B.A. Mathematics & Statistics, Concentration in Actuarial Science
- B.S. Economics, Concentration in Economics Analysis
- kdavids2@binghamton.edu
Neel Patel (School of Management)
- B.S. Business Administration, Concentration in Finance
- npatel74@binghamton.edu
Current Scholars
Kieran Blackwood (Harpur College)
- B.A. Economics
Sarah Horvath (Watson College)
- B.S. Computer Science
Grace Huang (Watson College)
- B.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering
Isabelle Lam (School of Management)
- B.S. Business Administration, Concentration in Finance and MIS
Daksh Mehta (Watson College)
- B.S. Computer Science
Ray Ng (Harpur College)
- B.A. Mathematics & Statistics
- B.A. Economics
Shayna Nguyuen (School of Management)
- B.S. Business Administration, Concentration in Finance and MIS
Faithful Onilede (Watson College)
- B.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering
Julian Ortiz (Watson College)
- B.S. Computer Science
Anna Piszczatowski (School of Management)
- B.S. Business Administration, Concentration MIS
- Minor in Global Studies
Kavey Zheng (Watson College)
- B.S. Computer Science
Faculty Coordinator
Murali Jagannathan, Professor and Associate Dean
Contact at muralij@binghamton.edu or 607-777-4639.