Student Board of Directors Application

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ Student Board of Directors program provides St. Louis high school seniors a dynamic way to learn about the nation’s central bank. Students will gain an understanding of the Federal Reserve’s role in the U.S. economy, receive financial literacy education, and earn opportunities to network with and get career insights from Federal Reserve employees.

To be successful as a member of the Student Board of Directors, each student must commit to attending all meetings, completing all assigned work and giving a presentation about the Federal Reserve at their school.

Eligibility

The St. Louis Fed seeks inquisitive, ambitious students who will serve as ambassadors to St. Louis-area high schools.

Student applicants should be:

• St. Louis-area rising high school seniors for the 2025-26 academic year
• In good academic standing

Children of Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis employees are not eligible.

Application Process

1. The student submits an application form, which includes contact information for the nominating teacher.
2. Upon receipt of the application, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis will send a teacher recommendation request to the nominating teacher’s email address as provided by the student. The student is expected to notify the nominating teacher of the forthcoming recommendation form.
3. The nominating teacher submits the (required) teacher recommendation form for the student applicant (named in the request).

All steps must be completed by 5 p.m. on April 25, 2025.

2024-25 Student Board of Directors

More Information

Who can apply?

• Rising seniors in the class of 2026 attending either a public or private high school in the St. Louis metro area can apply.
• Please note: Children of Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis employees are not eligible to apply.

How are students selected?

• Students are selected based on the evaluation of their application and nominating teacher’s recommendation.
• Due to the limited number of seats on the board, no more than one student per school will be selected.

When will students be notified?

• Students will be notified of selection in mid-May 2025.

How often do Student Board of Directors members meet?

• Students meet in person once a month between August and May at the St. Louis Fed, located at Broadway and Locust Street.
• Meetings are from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
• Attendance at all meetings is mandatory.
• The August meeting is a luncheon. A parent/guardian or other adult family member is required to attend.
• The May meeting is a recognition dinner for board members’ work. Parents/guardians and the nominating teacher will be invited to attend the dinner with their students.
• Virtual meetings, instead of in person, will be conducted when appropriate (for example, due to inclement weather).

What do Student Board of Directors members do?

• Students learn what the Fed does and how it applies to everyday citizens.
• They work with other student board members to create a presentation about the Fed and share it with a class at their school.
• They learn career-planning best practices through multifaceted interactions with St. Louis Fed leaders, former interns and seasoned professionals.

What is required of each Student Board of Directors member as a participant in the program?

• Students are required to attend all meetings and prepare for and fully participate in all discussions and projects.
• They must complete online learning modules to prepare for discussions and interactive activities.
• They must collaborate with other student board members to create a presentation about the Fed and share it with a class at their school.
• They are expected to maintain a standard of behavior befitting a representative of the nation’s central bank.

After successful completion of the program at the end of the academic year, students may apply for a limited number of summer internships at the St. Louis Fed.

For more information, email the Student Board of Directors program.