St. Louis Fed Accepting Applications for 2021-22 Student Board of Directors

ST. LOUIS — The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is seeking local high school seniors to serve on its student board of directors for the 2021-22 school year. The student board of directors program offers high school seniors in the St. Louis area, including the Metro East, a dynamic way to learn about the nation's central bank.

Students will:

• Serve as ambassadors between area high schools and the St. Louis Fed.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the Federal Reserve's role in the U.S. economy.
• Discuss issues related to economics and personal finance.
• Participate in discussions with St. Louis Fed leaders on topics ranging from professional development to career planning and progression.

“In addition to learning about the Federal Reserve System and the types of careers available at the Fed, student board members will develop soft skills that will help them prepare for college and careers,” said Mary Suiter, St. Louis Fed economic education officer.

To be considered, students must be high school seniors during the 2021-22 academic year with a GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students are selected based on the quality of their essays and letters of recommendation.

Applications are being accepted through 5 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2021.

To learn more and apply, visit https://www.stlouisfed.org/student-board-of-directors