Grata Scholars: Your Connection to a Career in M&A

Gain an edge in M&A. Become part of the biggest community for top undergraduates looking to progress their careers in private equity, investment banking, and other M&A-related careers.

Grata Scholars: Your Connection to M&A Internships

Trusted by over 500 firms and
‍3,000 dealmakers

…and 9 of the top 10 management consulting firms

How Grata Scholars Benefits You

Hear from Grata Scholars alumni on their experience. Learn how Grata helped them land and succeed in their M&A internships.

For Undergraduate Students

For Undergraduate Students

Elevate Your Skillset: Boost your resume with industry-specific skills and knowledge. Gain insight into real-life deal sourcing and investment thesis strategies, and learn the tangible skills to succeed early in your career.

Career Progression: Compete for an opportunity to work with a private equity firm, investment bank, or corporate development team focused on M&A. Advance your career with the ultimate resume builder.

Grata Exposure: Learn how to navigate the platform, and master the features and workflows. Understand how to utilize the tool used by thousands of dealmakers at the industry’s most prestigious firms.

For Employers

Expedited Hiring: Get exclusive access to top students from top undergraduate schools who understand M&A, as well as how to use Grata. Stop wasting time trying to find the right interns.

Increased Productivity: Get an intern who can hit the ground running on day 1. Amplify your deal sourcing and market research efforts with someone who understands how to get the most out of the Grata platform.

Efficient Onboarding: Spend less time training your interns on your tech stack. Spend more time finding potential new deals and acquisition targets.

For Employers

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Key Takeaways

Conduct market research to develop an investment thesis and strategy
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Understand what deal sourcing is, and how to maximize your outbound efforts
Learn what goes into the day-to-day of a private equity analyst or associate
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How it Works

Course Length
Course Length
5 weeks
Effort
Effort
1-3 hours a week
Expectations
Expectations
Attendance and submission of 3 assignments, including the final investment pitch
Session Length
Session Length
Three 1.5-hour sessions
Format
Format
Primarily online with some in-person sessions depending on the school
Model
Model
Instructor-led with guest speakers and Q&A
Who Should Enroll

Any undergraduate student Interested in M&A should apply.

Grata is the deal sourcing platform for innovative dealmakers who want a competitive edge.

If you’re an Underclassman
Grata Scholars adds relevant M&A experience to your resume. Previous experience in deal sourcing, executive outreach, market research, and deal technology will help you stand out when applying for your junior-year internship
If you’re an Upperclassman
Considering working in private equity? Grata Scholars helps you understand the skills and technology you’ll need to land a role managing this asset class. Bonus: you’ll have the chance to network with PE analysts and associates.
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Frequently asked questions

How long is the program?
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The Grata Scholars Program is 5 weeks long (three-1.5 hour sessions with two weeks after the last session to complete the capstone project). If you’re selected for an internship, interviews will take place after those 5 weeks.

How many hours am I committing?
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The program materials, including 3 live session elements, will require 2-3 hours of work per week.

Is the internship paid?
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Internship payment will be at the discretion of each individual firm. Grata’s guidelines recommend firms pay or grant college credit, depending on the length of time and number of hours you are able to commit per week.

Am I guaranteed an internship upon completing the program?
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No. Grata Scholars are not guaranteed an internship upon completing the program. A limited number of internships will be offered to the top graduates, determined by your performance during the program. Program success depends on session attendance, assignment grades, mastering the Grata platform, and - most importantly - the capstone project.

Am I guaranteed to work in private equity?
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Grata works with a diverse array of dealmakers in the M&A ecosystem. Our customers are investors, investment banks, and corporate development teams. Internships may be offered by any of these firms.

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