# Summer 2027 SEC Scholars Business Program- RO (Volunteer) at Securities and Exchange Commission

- Company: [Securities and Exchange Commission](https://usajobs.gov)
- Location: Multiple Locations
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-11-09
- Apply: https://www.usajobs.gov:443/job/891900000
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/summer-2027-sec-scholars-business-program-ro-volunteer-81b270a2

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Assist SEC staff with projects across various regional office divisions.
- Support administrative functions including human resources, auditing, and contracting.
- Complete a minimum of 16 hours of work per week.

What they're looking for:

- Undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at least half-time.
- Applicants with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Students pursuing degrees in business, finance, technology, or related fields.

## Posting

Summer 2027 SEC Scholars Business Program- RO (Volunteer) at Securities and Exchange Commission · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations. Grade: 00-00. Applications close 2026-12-14.

### Summary

Do you want to perform volunteer business operations work in a challenging yet professional environment? The SEC is actively recruiting for the Summer 2027 SEC Scholars Business Program. The program targets enrolled undergraduate/graduate students or students participating in a qualifying career/technical education program to participate in at least a ten-week program.

### Duties

- The program will tentatively begin on the following dates: 05/17/27 - 07/23/27 06/01/27 - 08/06/27
- Business students will be assigned to work with SEC staff members on projects and assignments that cover a broad range of the Commissions' work.
- That work depends upon the division or office where the student works.
- Business student's assignments range from supporting securities regulations to assisting in professional administrative duties such as human resources, contracting, auditing, etc.
- For information about the opportunities and the work that interns do in specific division/offices within the Regional offices, please read the SEC's website.
- The SEC Scholars Business Program will be full-time or part-time during the Summer.
- Work schedule will be determined and agreed upon based on the selectee's academic course load schedule and division/office needs.
- You will have the opportunity to discuss schedule, hours, etc. upon selection and acceptance into the program.
- Students must work a minimum of 16 hours per week.
- The following divisions and offices within our Regional offices are seeking undergraduate and graduate students to volunteer with us during the Summer 2027 program.
- You will be asked to rank your top three choices of locations.
- Atlanta Regional Office (ARO)
- Boston Regional Office (BRO)
- Chicago Regional Office (CHRO)
- Denver Regional Office (DRO)
- Fort Worth Regional Office (FWRO)
- Los Angeles Regional Office (LARO)
- Miami Regional Office (MIRO)
- New York Regional Office (NYRO)
- Philadelphia Regional Office (PLRO)
- San Francisco Regional Office (SFRO)
- Please see linked announcement for students interested in applying to our Headquarters Offices announcement:

### Qualifications

The SEC is looking for students in the following fields of study: Accounting Bio-Technology Business Administration Chemistry Communications Computer Science Contracts/Purchasing Criminal Justice Cybersecurity Data Science Engineering English Finance Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Government Graphic/Web Design History Human Resources Information Technology/Systems International Affairs Journalism Library Sciences Literature Marketing Mathematics Political Science Project Management Psychology Public Administration Social Media Sociology

- Eligibility Requirements: In order to be eligible for this internship under the SEC Scholars Business Program:
- You must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree or qualifying certificate at an accredited college or university on at least a half-time basis* (as determined by the educational institution); OR
- You must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled in a qualifying career or technical education program that awards a recognized postsecondary credential on at least a half-time basis (as determined by the educational institution); AND
- You must possess a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent.
- You must continue to meet these eligibility requirements throughout the duration of your volunteer service under the SEC Scholars Business Program.
- *An applicant who is less than half time enrolled immediately prior to graduating may be considered a student for purposes of this Program.
- NOTE: STUDENT STATUS: You must maintain status as a student during your volunteer service.
- PROOF OF ENROLLMENT: You may provide proof of enrollment at the time of application; however, you must provide proof of enrollment at an accredited school by the selection date.
- ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: All eligibility requirements must be met by the selection date.
- DEFINITION OF STUDENT: You must meet the definition of a "student" by the selection date in order to be eligible for this program.

### Education

You will be required to provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Documentation may be submitted at the time of application. All materials will be required upon selection. See Required Documents section below. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. For more information, click here. Applicants may also find the following helpful: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is an association of 19 credential evaluation services with admission standards and an enforced code of good practice. Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) is an association of 10 credential evaluation services with a board of advisors and an enforced code of ethics.

### How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

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