The Networks Financial Institute (NFI) at Indiana State University was founded in 2003 through a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., an Indianapolis-based, private philanthropic foundation. NFI strives to facilitate broad, collaborative thinking, dialogue and progress in the evolving financial services marketplace through student programs and research and thought leadership. NFI is a leader in preparing students for careers in the financial services industry. Through the Networks Professional Development Program, we’re committed to developing tomorrow’s hardworking, knowledgeable, inquisitive and respected financial industry professionals by preparing selected high-potential undergraduate business students at Indiana State University through scholarship, professional development and experiential learning.