Dear Potential Fellow:
IT'S WESGOLD FELLOWS SEASON! It's 2026 and this summer, we want you to: Earn Learn Grow as a WesGold Fellow!
We will be visiting schools as early as February and hosting weekly online recruiting sessions beginning in late February. If you are interested in joining a session, please email us at wesgoldfellows@vestedin.org.
Please Make Sure You Read All the Information Before Beginning the Application.
This application will take you 20-35 minutes to complete, not including the writing sample.
A Few Important Dates to Note for the WesGold Fellows Summer Internship
JAN Applications Open
JAN Recruiting Sessions Begin
MAR 30 Coordinators Begin
APR Fellows Interviews Begin
APR Ready, Set, PITCH! Job Readiness Fair & Fast Pitch Competition
APR WesGold Fellows & C2L-PHL Enrollment Session
MAY WesGold Fellows & C2L-PHL Enrollment Session
JUN WesGold Fellows & C2L-PHL Enrollment Session
JUN 10 Orientation
JUN 20 Kick-off Scavenger Hunt
JUN 22 First Day of Employment - Week 1
JUL 22 Fellows Travel to DC - Week 5
AUG 5 Fellows Travel to NY -Week 7
AUG 13 Fellows Last Day of Employment - Week 8
OCT WesGold Fellows Founders Reception
NOV Entrepreneurship Workshop
DEC WGF Alumni Event
*Program attendance is mandatory for a certificate of program completion, full summer program credit, certificate of completion, full pay, and matching eligibility.
WesGold Fellows Program
WesGold Fellows is an 8-week paid internship and a lifetime association for high school students focused on financial literacy, real estate, and entrepreneurship.
Our interns are taught:
- How money works and how to manage it
- How business works and how to succeed in it
- How to professionally communicate and network effectively
- How to leverage their skills, passions, and interests into careers
- How to use their power to positively impact their community
Our Fellows are empowered to:
- Expand their perspectives
- Learn the keys to financial success and earning income
- Engage with mentors and professionals from different fields
- Discover their college and career interests
- Explore the fundamentals of business and entrepreneurship
Our WesGold Fellows also receive and manage a savings account, with matching funds of up to $2,000 available from VestedIn.
The WesGold Fellows program is an all-encompassing experience that empowers our Fellows to become the next generation of leaders who will engage, impact, and grow our economy.
Are you a future Fellow?
Criteria
More than just grades, WesGold Fellows have:
Positive & Proactive Attitude
Effective Communication Skills
Ambition & Drive
Critical Thinking Skills
Leadership Potential/Experience
Professional Resume
Eligibility
Philadelphia, PA Resident
Preferably a rising junior or senior, but all are encouraged to apply
Requirements
Must be in High School at time of application
Completed applications must include:
- WesGold Fellows Online Application
- C2L-PHL (See instructions below.)
- Writing Sample
- Resume & Headshot
- Official Transcript (You will need the email address of your school counselor/contact and they will forward it to us.)
Essay Questions for Writing Sample
Choose and answer ONE of the following questions. Provide your answer in 1-2 pages, using size 12 font, double space, and upload when requested at the end of the application.
Option 1) Tell us why you are interested in becoming a WesGold Fellow and what you believe you will gain from participating in this program.
Option 2) Tell us why you believe community economic development is important and what role you have had, or would like to have, in such development.
Option 3) Tell us about your social entrepreneurial idea and how you want to positively impact your community.
C2L-PHL Application
In order to be participate in the WesGold Fellows program, you must complete the C2L-PHL Application. After you submit your WesGold Fellows application you will receive a link to the C2L-PHL application; once it is made available. Please note, this application is not available until later in March. We will emaill the link when it becomes available to any candidate who has already submitted a WGF application. Your WesGold Fellow interview process will not be delayed by the C2-PHL process.
Application & Acceptance
The last day to submit your application is May 16th. Interview and acceptance decisions will be released on a rolling basis. We look forward to receiving your application!
