Student Investment Program (SIP)

The Student Investment Program offers financial literacy education and hands-on investment experience to promote financial well-being and wealth-building among students at HBCUs and MSIs. Program provides comprehensive investing workshops and seed funding for real-world stock market participation.

Geographic Scope: United States (15 primary partner institutions)

Focus Areas:

• Financial literacy and investment knowledge
• Stock market and investment fundamentals
• Wealth-building and personal finance
• Financial sector career exposure
• Generation of financially savvy leaders

Award Amount:

• $1,000 seed funding grant per selected participant
• Up to 300 student participants across partner schools
• Funds used for real-world stock market investment

Program Impact (as of Q1 2026):

• 35 Participating institutions
• 1,000+ students served
• $1M in SIP grants disbursed

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Investing Workshops: Access to Stackwell workshops covering financial fundamentals, market conditions, and investment strategies
• Hands-On Experience: $1,000 grant to manage and invest in real-world stock market setting
• Career Exposure: Gain exposure to financial and investment sector careers
• Practical Skill-Building: Develop knowledge needed to build and sustain personal wealth
• Wealth Gap Bridge: Designed to narrow wealth gap through financial literacy

Eligible Institutions (15 primary partners):
Bowie State University, Claflin University, Clark Atlanta University, Dillard University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Morehouse College, Norfolk State University, Prairie View A&M University, Southern University and A&M College, Texas Southern University, Tuskegee University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, University of the District of Columbia, Xavier University of Louisiana

Eligibility Requirements:

• Academic Level: Undergraduate students (any year)
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen OR Visa holder, Green Card holder, or ITIN holder
• Majors: All majors eligible
• Enrollment Status: Full-time, half-time, or part-time
• Institution: Enrolled at eligible participating institution
• Additional Requirement: Must complete workshops to receive funding
• Capacity: Limited spaces available (300 total participants)

Eligibility Expansion:
Financial wellness education offered to entire student body at each of ten SFI participating schools, with seed funding available to selected 300 participants.

What They Don't Fund:

• Non-participating institution students
• Students who don't complete required workshops

Contributors: Prudential Financial, Stackwell, other philanthropic sponsors

Contact Information:

• Apply through SIP application portal for information about next session
• Limited spaces remain; apply to qualify for seed program admission

Application Process

Steps:

1. Verify you attend one of 15 eligible institutions
2. Complete eligibility requirements confirmation
3. Submit application through SIP portal
4. Provide information for next session notification
5. If selected: Complete required 90-minute financial literacy workshop(s)
6. Upon workshop completion: Receive $1,000 seed funding
7. Begin managing investments in predefined portfolios

Required Materials:

• Proof of enrollment at eligible institution
• Citizenship/visa documentation (U.S. Citizen, Visa, Green Card, or ITIN holder)
• Contact information for program updates

Key Requirement:

• Must complete 90-minute financial literacy course/workshops to receive $1,000 funding
• Workshops cover financial fundamentals and investment strategies through Stackwell partnership

Fund Usage:

• $1,000 seed funding designated for investment in predefined portfolios
• Real-world stock market investment experience
• Cannot be used for other purposes

Capacity Note:

• Limited spaces available
• 300 total participants across all partner institutions
• Apply early to secure spot in next session