Finance Scholars participate in research competitions and learn about ethical behavior in finance. Students are also eligible to prepare for and receive a scholarship from the CFA Institute for the CFA® Level I Exam.
Getting Involved
Students who perform well in the classroom in their first two years at Ursinus are welcome to apply to be a finance scholar. Each year a cohort of 5 students will work with the director on being a professional in the finance industry. Scholars meet meet with the Director on a weekly basis through the next four semesters. As a cohort they compete with other institutions in the areas of ethics and financial analysis. Scholars are able to sit for the first exam at a reduce cost.
CFA Institute
The CFA Institute issues CFA® certifications. “Charterholders apply their knowledge and skills in a wide range of positions throughout the global finance industry. Distinguished by their commitment to set a higher standard of excellence, they are sought after as investment management professionals. provides programing, research and society.”