Getting Involved
Each fall, Lion Fund accepts new applicants. The application process involves a written application and two rounds of interviews. We look for candidates that have an interest in investing and a strong desire to learn. No prior experience is necessary: while real world experience is certainly a plus, we recognize that many students do not have exposure to the financial services industry. As such, Lion Fund accepts many students without prior investment experience or knowledge. Naturally, the process is competitive: each year we accept about 10 applicants from pool of over 400, and we encourage all current Columbia or Barnard students to apply.
Please contact our board members Alicia Zhang (az2742@columbia.edu), Alex Yuzpe (acy2126@columbia.edu), and Hara Schwartz (hs3289@columbia.edu) if you have any questions about the process.
Applications for the 2025-2026 year have now closed.
IMPORTANT DATES
Applications Close - September 16th at 11:59pm
First Round Interviews - September 20th, 21st
Final Round Interviews - September 27th