Application Process

Attend Meetings & Coffee Chat

SOF hosts general meetings open to all students on Mondays from 12:30 to 1:30 PM. You can also coffee chat with a member of our Executive Board to learn about their experience in SOF.

First Round Interviews

First round interviews are a chance for SOF to get to know you beyond your resume and initial written application.

Written Application

Complete your application by answering a few written prompts. Spring 2026 applications will open on Feb. 8th and close on Feb. 14th at 5:00 PM. Late applications will not be accepted.

Second Round Interviews

Second round interviews are group-structured interviews designed to evaluate your decision-making and ability to work with a team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • SOF accepts new members at the beginning of every Fall and Spring semester. Once accepted, candidates go through SOF's 8-week Leadership Development Program (LDP). To learn more about the program and see our past LDP classes, please click here.

  • Come to our general meetings every Monday from 12:30 to 1:30 PM! Our general meetings and speaker series events are open to everyone, regardless of membership status or NYU college.

    Additionally, please feel free to schedule a coffee chat with any member of our E-Board. We would love to tell you more about our organization.

  • Coffee chats are an opportunity for interested students to talk with E-Board members and learn about their SOF experience in a casual setting. To schedule a coffee chat, please complete the coffee chat form.

  • Yes, you can still apply to join SOF even if you are not a business student. Although SOF is part of Stern's Inter-Club Council, we accept students across all NYU colleges.

  • We welcome repeat applications from students who were not accepted during a previous recruitment cycle. Many of our members have applied more than once while remaining engaged with the club during the semesters they were not part of LDP.

  • SOF is an undergraduate Stern club, and we do not accept graduate students. The Leadership Development Program is open to undergraduate freshmen and sophomores.

  • No, SOF does offer general membership for attending meetings or events. The Leadership Development Program is the primary gateway to official SOF membership. All SOF members have completed the Leadership Development Program.

    All students are more than welcome to attend SOF’s weekly general meetings on Mondays from 12:30 to 1:30 PM, as well as any other public events.

  • Please email our team at nyu@scholarsoffinance.org, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your interest in joining NYU SOF.