The Picky Student Fellowship is designed to empower current accounting students through immersive, real-world experience with businesses.
Receive compensation as you gain valuable experience, making every hour count toward your professional growth.
Work directly with real businesses on impactful projects, mastering advanced skills needed for today’s accounting roles.
Enhance your profile with relevant, in-demand experience that sets you apart from the competition.
You will receive a personalized recommendation letter highlighting your contributions and achievements.
Connect with industry leaders and mentors, opening doors to new opportunities and lasting professional relationships.
Upon completion, you will receive a Fellowship Certification that showcases your accomplishments, skills, and the real-world impact you’ve made.
Outstanding fellows have the opportunity to transition into a full-time role, making it the ideal launching pad for your career.
The Picky Student Fellowship is a unique opportunity designed for ambitious students seeking real-world experience to complement their academic studies. This fellowship goes beyond a traditional internship—it's a fully immersive, hands-on learning experience where you get paid to solve genuine accounting challenges alongside industry leaders.
You’ll be involved in strategic projects, learn to tackle complex financial problems, and make decisions that influence the success of real businesses. With mentorship, skill-building workshops, and exposure to senior professionals, you’ll graduate with a robust portfolio and the confidence to take on future roles in the industry.
Whether you plan to launch your career right after graduation or continue your studies at the master’s or Ph.D. level, the Picky Student Fellowship Program will position you as a strong candidate with practical experience. Start shaping your career trajectory now—gain the skills, exposure, and confidence you need to excel, all while still working toward your degree. Why wait until after graduation to begin your career when you can start building your future today?
Submit your application through one of the following platforms:
Selected applicants will be invited to complete a 40-min accounting skills assessment to ensure a strong foundation in accounting principles.
Selected applicants will move on to a one-way video interview. You’ll record your answers to pre-set questions, giving us insight into your experience, career goals, and strengths.
Successful candidates will receive an offer to join the Picky Student Fellowship Program.
You’ll begin the onboarding process to get familiar with our program structure, expectations, and available resources. Our team will help prepare you for success throughout your fellowship journey.
We will work to match you with partner businesses based on your career interests, skillset, and long-term goals. While we continuously expand our partner network, we cannot guarantee an immediate match, as it depends on current availability.
If a suitable program spot aligns with your profile, you will receive program details to review and decide. The business may conduct their own interview to ensure a mutual match before finalizing.
Once selected by a business, you’ll start working on real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to impactful business operations.
Please contact us if you cannot find an answer to your question.
All of the following criteria must be met to be eligible for the program:
Not eligible? Explore our Picky Professional Fellowship if you’re a current accounting professional with at least 1 year of work experience looking to upskill through high-impact projects and real-world exposure.
The fellowship offers flexible durations, typically spanning 3 to 18 months, depending on the needs of our business partners and the fellow’s career goals.
Yes, all fellows receive compensation throughout the duration of the program, allowing you to gain experience without sacrificing financial stability.
The pay range for the fellowship starts at $15 per hour and can go up to $25 per hour, depending on various factors such as your academic history, relevant experience, skills assessment results, and the complexity of the projects you’ll be involved in. We consider these aspects to ensure fair compensation that reflects your qualifications and contributions to our partner businesses.
You’ll work directly with businesses on real-world projects, covering areas such as financial analysis, advisory, audit, and tax, depending on your placement and career goals.
You’ll be working with a variety of companies, from innovative startups to established businesses across all industries like finance, tech, and manufacturing. These businesses are carefully selected to ensure they provide meaningful projects and real-world experience that help you build relevant, high-demand skills.
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