Application Process

Attend General Meetings

Get involved and learn what SOF is really about! We host weekly general meetings that are open to everyone on Mondays from 12:30 to 1:30 PM.

Written Application

Complete your initial application by answering a few written prompts. Fall 2024 applications are due by Sept. 27th, and late applications will not be accepted.

First Round Interviews

These interviews are a chance for SOF’s Executive Board to get to know you past your resume and initial written application.

Second Round Interviews

These interviews will be group-structured interviews where we evaluate your decision-making and ability to work with a team.

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 cohorts, please click here.

    The recruitment cycle for Fall 2024 is now completed. Spring 2025 LDP applications will open early next semester, and interested students are encouraged to attend SOF's Monday general meetings.

  • 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. Coffee chats can occur in person or virtually (but we always love meeting face-to-face - if possible!).

    To schedule a coffee chat, please feel free to complete the coffee chat form above.

  • 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 not have general membership for attending meetings or SOF events. LDP is the primary gateway to official SOF membership. All SOF members, including E-Board, have completed the Leadership Development Program.

    However, even if you are not part of LDP, you are more than welcome to attend our weekly general meetings on Mondays from 12:30 to 1:30 PM, as well as any other public SOF events. You can stay updated on such events by visiting our Upcoming Events page.

  • 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!