Together in partnership with the Columbia Investment Management Company (“IMC”), Columbia College Women (“CCW”), and Columbia College Alumni Association ("CCAA") created the Summer Investment Fellowship at one of the leading endowment management organizations in the world. The program provides an intensive educational and professional immersion in investment management through the Endowment Management Investment Fellowship (EMIF) platform. In 2023, we welcomed our second cohort of Columbia College Fellows. In 2024, we welcomed our third cohort!
Applications are now open. Please apply here. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2025.
Requirements:
The IMC is seeking highly motivated students who are interested in endowment management. Candidates will be a current Columbia College first year or sophomore and have:
- Top academic performance and demonstrated leadership; all academic majors of study welcome.
- Intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Prior investment experience is not necessary
TESTIMONIALS
Grace Frascati, CC’25
"My fellowship at the IMC was such an exciting and career-shaping experience. I walked in with so many misperceptions and curiosities about endowment management, and I walked out knowing that buy-side finance is where I want to end up. Over the summer, I was spoiled with the best team, who genuinely cared about my learning and career path. I am certain that I will remain in touch with many of my colleagues as I navigate the years to come. In addition, I had the chance to connect with the women of CCW, who motivated and supported me throughout the entire process. This fellowship surpassed all expectations I had, and I sincerely recommend it to anyone with even the slightest interest in this space."
Claire Graham CC’26
"I am so grateful for my time at Columbia's Endowment as an intern working on the investment team. The industry experience I gained and knowledge over the course of the ten week internship will be invaluable and I am so thankful to have gained this exposure so early in my career."
Vanessa Ajualip Hernandez, CC'25
"Having not ever had any experience in finance, this internship was a great opportunity to dive into finance. I absolutely loved my experience this summer. Not only does the IMC have a phenomenally talented team, they are the perfect fit to teach freshman about endowment management. Everyone on the team was open and welcoming, and it allowed me to feel more comfortable asking questions and learning. I learned about the structures within finance and endowment management, but I also got insight into our partnerships with firms. I loved being able to sit in on meetings and learn about new firms, but also see how we continue to develop relationship with our LPs. I truly enjoyed working on my capstone project for EMIF as I had never learned anything about healthcare and investments prior to this summer.
This internship allowed me access to a new career field I am now considering pursuing before law school. Although I am not 100% committed to this, it made me have an open mind to the world of finance. I cannot thank the CCW and IMC enough for allowing me this opportunity and I truly hope it is a program that is continuously offered to freshman in the future."
This internship allowed me access to a new career field I am now considering pursuing before law school. Although I am not 100% committed to this, it made me have an open mind to the world of finance. I cannot thank the CCW and IMC enough for allowing me this opportunity and I truly hope it is a program that is continuously offered to freshman in the future."
Jay Kantamneni, CC'27
"The IMC Fellowship was incredibly insightful on a professional and personal level. As a freshman, the world of finance seemed confusing and overwhelming, despite my interest and curiosity for the field. Through hands-on work, discussion, and a sense of community within the office, I was given the support and guidance necessary to shape my goals and make them achievable. I am grateful for the summer and recommend this opportunity to anyone seeking to learn more about finance."
Semi Obayomi, CC'27
"My experience in the IMC fellowship was enriching and eye-opening. Having little prior knowledge about finance, this time allowed me to broaden my perspective on the possibility of pursuing a career in this industry. Throughout the summer, I was able to grow on both professional and personal scales, specifically from hands-on experiences and those in my talented and supportive team. Overall, I’m so grateful for my experience and the opportunity to grow and learn in an encouraging environment."
Dominic Onyedeke, CC'26
"Having no prior finance experience going into this internship, I felt quite intimidated. However, it didn't take long for my worries to dissipate as everyone on the team was incredibly understanding. They were always willing to take time out of their day to help me understand any aspect of their ongoing work which I sincerely appreciated. I am so grateful for the opportunity to have worked with such brilliant and outgoing people. Furthermore, I had the chance to sit in on meetings with managers from different asset classes and that gave me an unreal insight into how many firms are structured. It gave me the perfect introductory exposure to the world of finance that I craved and has prepared me for future finance internships."
Bari Rabinovich, Columbia Investment Management Company
"It is a great privilege to partner with CCW, CCAA, EMIF, and the broader Columbia student body and alumni network through this fellowship program. Our fellows are talented, intellectually curious, passionate, and demonstrate an eagerness to challenge themselves and learn. We remain committed to providing endowment management fellowship opportunities and building meaningful connections with Columbia students for years to come."
Nina Tannenbaum CC'99
"I'm so proud of our fellows: past, present, and future. And I'm incredibly grateful to our collaboration with the Columbia Investment Management Company, the CCW and CCAA boards, and all of the Columbia alumni and staff with whom we worked to create this unique opportunity."
Sherri Wolf CC’90, President, CCAA
"The CCAA is extremely proud to work with CCW and Columbia Investment Management Company on the Summer Investment Fellowship. Through the Odyssey Mentoring Program we strive to provide guidance and connections to students as they navigate their Columbia student journey. This internship provides students with a best in class opportunity with hands-on experience, access to top investment professionals and connections to alumni mentors. I cannot imagine a better introduction to the asset management industry."