8 Virtual Finance Internships Accepting International High School Students
Explore 8 virtual finance internships open to international high school students. Gain valuable experience and enhance your skills from anywhere in the world.
If you’re a high school student outside the U.S. and interested in building finance skills with guidance from U.S.-based experts, joining a virtual finance internship is a practical way to start. These programs let you work on tasks like budgeting, market research, and data analysis while learning how finance is applied in projects.
A U.S.-based virtual internship can give you insight into the standards, tools, and expectations used in the industry. You’ll connect with students and professionals from different backgrounds, develop skills that go beyond school-level learning, and gain experience you can mention in future applications. Many of these internships are free, fully funded, or offer financial aid, making them an affordable option for international students.
To help you get started, we’ve listed 8 virtual finance internships for high school students outside the U.S.!
10 Virtual Finance Internships Accepting International High School Students
1. Ladder Internship Program
Location: Remote! You can work from anywhere in the world.
Application deadline: Deadlines vary depending on the cohort
Program dates: Multiple cohorts throughout the year
Eligibility: Students who can work for 10-20 hours/week, for 8-12 weeks. Open to high school students, undergraduates, and gap year students!
Ladder Internships places high school students in virtual internships with high-growth startups working in fields like finance, economics, and business strategy. You work on real projects such as building pricing models, analyzing market trends, or supporting financial planning for early-stage companies.
You work directly with startup founders and present your work at the end of the program. Past interns have worked on economic forecasting tools, personal finance platforms, and business development strategies. Startups in the program have raised over $1 million on average, and many are led by founders with experience at Google, Microsoft, and Y Combinator. Apply here.
2. George Mason University’s Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP)
Location: Remote, in-person, and hybrid options available
Cost: $25 application fee applies (can be waived depending on need)
Application Deadline: Typically early January
Program Dates: June 18 - Aug 8
Eligibility: Students over 15 years of age
ASSIP (Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program) gives you hands-on research experience in economics, finance, and data analysis. You work with researchers at George Mason University on real projects, using tools like Excel, Python, and R to collect and analyze data. You attend lab meetings, learn research methods, and get mentorship throughout the program. You may co-author a paper or present your findings at a final symposium. The program is open to international high school students and offers virtual options.
3. Fordham University - Finance Institute: Wall Street in the Classroom
Location: Virtual
Cost/Stipend: $100 deposit + $1100 program cost
Dates: Week 1 - June 16-20; Week 2 - June 23-27; Week 3: July 21-25; Week 4: July 28-August 1
Application Deadline: Not Specified
Eligibility: High school students
Fordham University – Finance Institute: Wall Street in the Classroom is a one-week hybrid program that introduces you to finance through real-world market examples and simulations. You study topics like investment banking, stock markets, corporate finance, and portfolio management with Fordham faculty and professionals who have Wall Street experience. You work on financial models, analyze case studies, and participate in group projects. The program includes guest speakers and Q&A sessions with industry experts. You present your work at the end of the week and receive feedback.
4. Young Founders Lab
Location: Virtual
Cost: Varies according to program type
Dates: Varies by the program type
Application Deadline: Varies by the cohort
Eligibility: High school students from any country
Young Founders Lab is a virtual startup incubator where you build a real business from scratch. You work in a team to conduct market research, develop a business model, and plan finances. The program includes mentorship from founders with experience at Google, Microsoft, and Y Combinator. You attend weekly workshops, receive feedback from your mentor, and pitch your startup to investors at the end of the program. The experience emphasizes financial planning, business strategy, and economic decision-making.
5. Becoming an Investor: An Inside Look at Finance
Location: Online
Cost: Up to $1,895
Dates: You can choose your length course
Application Deadline: Varies according to your course
Eligibility: For students ages 13 and up
Becoming an Investor: An Inside Look at Finance is a one-week online course from Georgetown University that introduces you to financial markets, investment strategy, and valuation models. You study how investors create wealth, how stock prices are set, and how financial planning affects corporate decisions. You build an investment portfolio, analyze case studies, and complete a capstone project evaluating a public company’s potential for investors. Topics include risk analysis, fintech, cryptocurrencies, and portfolio management.
6. Wall Street 101 Courses
Location: Online
Cost: $1,200-$3,180 depending on format
Dates: Vary by course and format. Each course typically runs for one week, and multiple sessions are offered throughout the summer.
Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a space-available basis until June 1
Eligibility: High school students not completed their high school education
Wall Street 101 at Bentley University is a one-week finance program for high school juniors and seniors. You study investing, stock markets, and financial trading through simulations, case studies, and group projects. Topics include financial modeling, portfolio strategy, and risk management. You work in Bentley’s Trading Room using Bloomberg and FactSet to analyze stocks, bonds, and other assets. Each course ends with a final presentation or report.
7. Global Remote Internships
Location: Virtual
Cost: $100-300 per week
Dates: Varies according to program type
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions, recommended to apply at least 2–3 months before your desired start date
Eligibility: High school students or gap year students
Absolute Internship’s Global Remote Program places you with an international company where you work on real finance tasks such as financial reporting, budgeting, market analysis, and investment research. You complete a project-based internship from home, typically lasting 4 to 16 weeks, with flexible hours and start dates.
You’re matched with a mentor and receive guidance from industry supervisors. The program includes career workshops, networking events, and access to the Absolute Academy for professional development. You join a global cohort of interns from over 50 countries and gain experience in fields like private equity, investment banking, and financial consulting.
8. Financial Decision Making from Wharton
Location: Virtual
Cost: $4,099. Financial aid may be available
Dates: June 16 - June 27; July 7 - July 18
Application Deadline: Rolling until full
Eligibility: High school students in grades 9-12
Financial Decision Making from Wharton Global Youth is a three-week online program where you explore how individuals and businesses make financial choices. Led by Wharton faculty, you’ll dive into topics like personal finance, investing, credit, budgeting, and risk through lectures, simulations, and group discussions. You’ll work on a team project that applies classroom learning to a real-world financial challenge, culminating in a final presentation to instructors and peers.
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