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Transform your athlete mindset into career power. Free. Virtual. Designed for college athletes.
Turn discipline, resilience, and teamwork into career‑ready skills with real reps.
Zero cost, 100% remote, designed around training, travel, and class schedules.
Mock interviews, case work, leaderboards, and final presentations to sponsors.





1. Apply by Sunday, May 31, 2026
⏱ 5–7 minutes — tell us your sport, grad year, and interests. Once accepted, you’ll be drafted into your Summer Fellowship and matched with a Title Sponsor track.
2. Regular Season (3 Weeks — Behavioral Interview Prep)
💬 A focused, three-week period dedicated to developing strong behavioral communication: presenting your background clearly, articulating your experiences, and expressing your fit for professional roles. Athletes complete weekly assignments and three graded mock interviews, which determine their Regular Season ranking and Playoff eligibility.
3. Playoffs (6 Weeks — Technical Development & Case Competition)
🏆 Athletes who advance unlock a six-week technical phase that introduces industry-relevant concepts and reasoning through spaced practice. This technical coursework then becomes the basis for the Playoff case competition, where teams apply what they’ve learned to a real business challenge provided by their Title Sponsor.
4. Final Presentations & Alumni Integration
🎤 Teams present their recommendations to partner evaluators and MAP leadership.
High performers gain increased visibility, ranking advantages, and connection points within the MAP alumni network. This final stage reflects the full arc of the program: behavioral readiness in the Regular Season, followed by technical application in the Playoffs.
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🧭 Training Camp — Data, AI & Product Management
Title Sponsor: Microsoft
Industry Focus: Data • AI • Product Management
Fellowship Description:
Training Camp is MAP’s flagship product and data fellowship for athletes seeking early exposure to building and scaling technology-driven solutions. With a 2–3 hour weekly commitment, Fellows compete in a fast-paced Regular Season centered on product case drills, data-driven decision-making, and Microsoft-style problem solving under pressure.
Top performers advance to the postseason, where small “Product Team” squads design end-to-end product strategies, leverage data insights, and present scalable solutions — earning their playoff bid by performing like future PMs and analysts.
“Training Camp — Where builders turn data into decisions.”
💰 Money Ball — Investment Banking
Title Sponsor: UBS
Industry Focus: Investment Banking • Global Capital Markets • Deal Execution
Fellowship Description:
Money Ball is MAP’s premier investment banking fellowship for athletes seeking early exposure to dealmaking and financial analysis. With a 2–3 hour weekly commitment, Fellows compete in a structured Regular Season focused on valuation drills, deal walkthroughs, and UBS-style technical and behavioral reps under time pressure.
Top performers advance to the postseason, where small “Deal Team” squads build full investment theses, analyze transactions, and pitch recommendations — earning their playoff bid by performing like future analysts on live deals.
“Money Ball — Where future dealmakers earn their reps.”
Title Sponsor: Morgan Stanley
Industry Focus: Sales & Trading • Markets • Quant
Fellowship Description:
Bull Rush is MAP’s high-intensity markets fellowship for athletes seeking early exposure to trading, macro strategy, and market dynamics. With a 2–3 hour weekly commitment, Fellows compete in a fast-moving Regular Season built around market simulations, trade idea generation, and Morgan Stanley–style behavioral reps under time pressure.
Top performers advance to the postseason, where small “Trading Desk” squads break down macro trends, construct trade strategies, and defend their market views — earning their playoff bid by performing like future analysts on the desk.
“Bull Rush — Where future traders sharpen their edge.”
Title Sponsor: J.P. Morgan
Industry Focus: Asset Management • Investment Management • Wealth Management
Fellowship Description:
Summer Slam is MAP’s client-focused wealth management fellowship for athletes seeking early exposure to portfolio construction and advisory. With a 2–3 hour weekly commitment, Fellows compete in a structured Regular Season centered on asset allocation drills, client scenarios, and J.P. Morgan–style behavioral reps under time pressure.
Top performers advance to the postseason, where small “Advisory Team” squads design portfolio strategies, tailor solutions to client goals, and present recommendations — earning their playoff bid by performing like future advisors.
“Summer Slam — Where future advisors build winning portfolios.”
🌞 Summer D-League — Management Consulting
Title Sponsor: Wells Fargo
Industry Focus: Management Consulting • Strategy • Business Innovation
Fellowship Description:
Summer D-League is MAP’s consulting fellowship for athletes seeking early exposure to structured problem solving and business strategy. With a 2–3 hour weekly commitment, Fellows compete in a rigorous Regular Season focused on case breakdowns, market analysis, and Wells Fargo–style behavioral reps under time pressure.
Top performers advance to the postseason, where small “Consulting Team” squads tackle live-style business challenges, develop strategic recommendations, and present solutions — earning their playoff bid by performing like future consultants.
“Summer D-League — Where problem solvers become strategists.”
NCAA or NAIA at accredited 4‑year institutions across all sports.
Rising Sophomores (c/o 2029) & Rising Juniors (c/o 2028)
No minimum GPA. We assess competitiveness, resilience, teamwork, and growth.

School: University of Denver
Sport(s): Men's Basketball
MAP Alum: Fall 2020
Graduation Year: 2021
Role: Group Product Manager
Company: Microsoft

School: Harvard University
Sport(s): Squash
MAP Alum: Winter '22
Graduation Year: 2025
Role: Investment Banking Analyst
Company: UBS

School: Columbia University
Sport(s): Swimming & Diving
MAP Alum: Winter '22
Graduation Year: 2025
Role: Investment Banking Analyst
Company: UBS

School: Princeton University
Sport(s): Squash
MAP Alum: Fall '23
Graduation Year: 2026
Role: Incoming IB Analyst
Company: UBS

School: Yale University
Sport(s): Tennis
MAP Alum: Winter '24
Graduation Year: 2028
Role: Incoming IB Summer Analyst
Company: UBS

School: Princeton University
Sport(s): Golf
MAP Alum: Fall '24
Graduation Year: 2027
Role: Incoming IB Summer Analyst
Company: UBS

School: Georgetown University
Sport(s): LAX
MAP Alum: Winter '23
Graduation Year: 2026
Role: Incoming IB Analyst
Company: UBS

School: Harvard University
Sport(s): Fencing
MAP Alum: Fall '24
Graduation Year: 2027
Role: Incoming IB Summer Analyst
Company: UBS

School: Yale University
Sport(s): Tennis
MAP Alum: Winter '23
Graduation Year: 2026
Role: Incoming IB Analyst
Company: UBS

School: Cornell University
Sport(s): Football
MAP Alum: Fall '24
Graduation Year: 2027
LOB: Firm Risk Management
Company: Morgan Stanley

School: Georgetown University
Sport(s): Field Hockey
MAP Alum: Spring '24
Graduation Year: 2028
LOB: Investment Banking
Company: Morgan Stanley

School: Harvard University
Sport(s): Rugby
MAP Alum: Winter '21
Graduation Year: 2022
LOB: Investor Relations
Company: Morgan Stanley

School: University of Michigan
Sport(s): Track & Field
MAP Alum: Winter '22
Graduation Year: 2023
LOB: S&T - Fixed Income
Company: Morgan Stanley

School: Columbia University
Sport(s): Football
MAP Alum: Fall '21
Graduation Year: 2022
LOB: S&T - Fixed Income
Company: Morgan Stanley

School: Cornell University
Sport(s): Fencing
MAP Alum: Spring '24
Graduation Year: 2027
LOB: S&T - Fixed Income
Company: Morgan Stanley

School: University of Pennsylvania
Sport(s): Women's Basketball
MAP Alum: Winter '23
Graduation Year: 2024
LOB: Investment Banking
Company: Deloitte

School: Columbia University
Sport(s): Lacrosse
MAP Alum: Spring '24
Graduation Year: 2027
LOB: S&T - Fixed Income
Company: Morgan Stanley

School: University of Pennsylvania
Sport(s): Volleyball
MAP Alum: Winter '23
Graduation Year: 2026
Role: Performance Marketing Analyst
Company: J.P. Morgan

School: UC Berkeley
Sport(s): LAX
MAP Alum: Fall '24
Graduation Year: 2026
Role: Business Management Analyst
Company: J.P. Morgan

School: Amherst College
Sport(s): Track & Field
MAP Alum: Spring '23
Graduation Year: 2026
Role: Securitized Products Analyst
Company: J.P. Morgan

School: University of Pennsylvania
Sport(s): Lacrosse
MAP Alum: Spring '21
Graduation Year: 2023
Role: Asset Management Associate
Company: J.P. Morgan

School: : Harvard University
Sport(s): Soccer
MAP Alum: Fall '25
Graduation Year: 2026
Role: Summer Finance Analyst
Company: Wells Fargo
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School: Boston College
Sport(s): Rowing
MAP Alum: Spring '24
Graduation Year: 2026
Role: Human Resources Analyst
Company: Wells Fargo

School: University of Pennsylvania
Sport(s): Golf
MAP Alum: Fall '24
Graduation Year: 2027
Role: Commercial Banking Analyst
Company: Wells Fargo

School: Dartmouth College
Sport(s): Men's Basketball
MAP Alum: Spring '22
Graduation Year: 2024
Role: Investment Banking Analyst
Company: Wells Fargo

School: Brown University
Sport(s): Cross Country
MAP Alum: Fall '25
Graduation Year: 2028
Role: Incoming IB Analyst
Company: Wells Fargo

School: University of Pennsylvania
Sport(s): Women's Basketball
MAP Alum: Summer '25
Graduation Year: 2028
Role: Incoming IB Analyst
Company: Wells Fargo

School: University of Chicago
Sport(s): Football
MAP Alum: Spring '25
Graduation Year: 2028
Role: Incoming IB Analyst
Company: Wells Fargo

School: University of Pennsylvania
Sport(s): Tennis
MAP Alum: Fall '24
Graduation Year: 2027
Role: Incoming IB Analyst
Company: Wells Fargo
Owen Carlson - Incoming IB Summer Analyst, Goldman Sachs

Please reach us at info@makeaplayfoundation.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Make A Play Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that prepares high-achieving college athletes for professional success at leading companies.
Participating in our fellowships costs nothing! All our fellowships are completely free and 100% virtual, ensuring accessibility for everyone.
We estimate that Phase 1 requires a two-hour commitment each week, while Phase 2 requires a one-hour commitment per week.
Absolutely! We are the only professional development program specifically designed for athletes. All of our Fellows are student-athletes across 41 different sports, ranging from equestrian to basketball to artistic swimming. Each fellowship is structured to fit your schedule as a student-athlete, rather than to conflict with it. The time commitment is just ~1.5 hours per week, primarily consisting of asynchronous learning, and is conducted entirely online.
If you prefer not to take on any additional commitments during your season, we operate on a 4-League calendar: Winter League, Spring League, Summer League, and Fall League. This ensures that there is always a program available for you to apply to.
Some of our notable alumni who have achieved significant success both on and off the field include:
Unfortunately, all of our fellowships are unpaid and mainly educational. However, there’s no need to worry. Think of this as a work-based learning experience designed to help you gain practical skills in your chosen industry. The goal of this fellowship is to prepare you for a paid internship or full-time position by the time you complete the program.
While securing an internship or full-time job is certainly our goal, we cannot guarantee that you will receive an offer from a title sponsor or any company. However, you can take comfort in knowing that the effort you put into the fellowship will directly influence your outcomes. Since 2020, we have successfully helped over 1,000 athletes find positions at top companies. Check out some of our recent "free agent signings" to see their success stories.
Great question! Companies that sponsor each MAP fellowship are committed to the growth, development, and skill enhancement of the student-athlete community. They demonstrate this commitment by sponsoring both phases of their specific fellowship.
Being a Title Sponsor for Phase 1 ("Regular Season") of a fellowship means that all three mock interviews our Fellows participate in during this phase are tailored to specific roles at the Title Sponsor's company. This helps build brand awareness and allows our athletes to become more comfortable aligning their interview answers with the specific roles and values of these companies. For example, Guggenheim is our Fall Diamond League Title Sponsor, so our 2025 Fall Diamond League Fellows will simulate interviews for the "Summer 2026 Investment Banking Analyst" position at Guggenheim to sharpen their skills.
Sponsoring Phase 2 ("Playoffs") is somewhat more straightforward. Our Title Sponsors work with our Student Support Team to develop a dynamic case study that involves a unique business problem specific to their company. Athletes then pair up in teams to solve that case study and ultimately present their final recommendations live, virtually, to leaders at that company, culminating their fellowship experience.