CFA Convocation Student Speaker Application

You have dedicated your time and energy to mastering skills as performers, artists, and scholars in a hands-on learning environment. Now, you have an opportunity to be hands-on with your graduation ceremony as well!

Do you think you have what it takes to inspire with your words? If so, you might just be the ideal candidate to be the CFA student speaker at this year’s convocation ceremony!

DETAILS

We are looking for a graduating CFA student to deliver this year’s student speech during our ceremony.

IDEAL LENGTH

Speeches should be 3-5 minutes in length.

HOW TO APPLY

Fill out the form below.

DEADLINE

4/18/2025

Candidates will need to be prepared to audition before selection. For any questions, please email Brendan Hoey at brendan2@bu.edu.

What we are looking for in the CFA student speech:

• Show BU and CFA pride
• Content that can appeal to a large crowd. The speech should be something that music, theatre, and visual arts students can relate to. It should also appeal to the entire graduating CFA class (undergraduates, graduates, and students in the online programs).
• An inspiring message – we love speeches that can get the audience to both laugh & cry!