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Application and Eligibility

Each year, a select group of high achieving LeBow undergraduates are selected to join the Howley Finance Academy. Admission is competitive, beginning with an inaugural cohort of 15 students, with opportunities for growth as the program expands.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Open to first-year students
  • Major in finance; students from other majors can be considered
  • Strong quantitative skills
  • A demonstrated commitment to careers in investment banking, private equity, or other private markets

Howley Finance Academy Application

We invite you to apply to the second cohort of the Howley Finance Academy. Applicants whose materials demonstrate strong alignment with the Academy will be contacted via email and invited to participate in an interview with faculty.

Applications will open on Feb. 16, 2026. Please complete all sections of the application and upload the requested materials by March 14, 2026.

Connect with Us

Thank you for your interest in the Howley Finance Academy. We look forward to hearing from you.

David Becher, PhD

Dean's Industry Fellow

(215) 895-2274

Gerri C. LeBow Hall 1127