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November 12, 2025

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🌸 ฅ՞•ﻌ•՞ฅ Hi girlies!

Hope you had a nice day off for Veterans Day and took a moment to honor those who are still with us! This week I wanted to highlight several opportunities I’ve been finding, and I created another section called “Important Ones/fully funded opportunties ” where you should definitely apply. All of them are important, but please make sure to check those out first!

We also launched our own scholarship with educations.com! No GPA requirement, no fee to enter. The Social Science Excellence Scholarship was created to support students pursuing degrees in sociology, psychology, anthropology, political science, economics, and social work. This collaboration combines the global reach of educations.com with the student-led community of Girls on Campus.

We are especially focused on applicants who show strong academic potential, leadership, and a desire to use their education to create positive change.

Amount: $1,500 (paid directly toward tuition or institutional fees).

Eligibility: Open to students worldwide who are applying to a program listed in the educations.com Social Science directory. Both U.S. and international students are welcome.

Make sure to check out the free resources section on our site — just scroll down a little for downloadable templates, guides, and more. if there’s another free resource you’d love for us to create, please comment or email us at [email protected].

and don’t skip the advice column this week — it’s all about how to think like a strategist when applying so your story stands out. 🌸

✨ Advice column ✨

This Week’s Reflection: Why find a coach instead of a mentor

This week, I was reading about coaches, and how in a sales pitch, a coach is the person who helps you get the deal done. And this is exactly the part that I think is so useful for students because coaches exist everywhere — professors, mentors, supervisors, club leaders, even older students who have been through the same process. The book explains that you can win deals much faster if you have someone on the inside who wants you to win. Same thing with opportunities.

A coach is someone who guides you through the process quietly, gives you insight you wouldn’t have had, and tells you what actually matters behind the scenes. They help you understand what the selection committee is looking for, what mistakes to avoid, and where the real decision-making happens. And this is why finding a coach matters: because you stop guessing. You stop writing applications in the dark. You start understanding the psychology of the person who is judging your application.

The book also explains how to identify a coach. A real coach wants you to win because your win also reflects well on them. They share information without you forcing it. They naturally give advice like “Make sure you talk about X,” or “People usually mess up Y,” or “If I were you, I’d highlight this.” They usually speak from experience, not theory. And they’re never threatened by your success — they actually get excited by it. The book says a coach is rarely the decision-maker, but they have influence with the decision-maker. They know the informal rules, they know the culture, and they know how to help you position yourself.

A coach is not someone who does the work for you, and they’re not someone you’re begging for help. They show up naturally because they genuinely want you to do well. The book says you can usually tell you’ve found a coach because they start giving you “insider language,” small cues, or insights that help you move with more confidence. Think of those professors who tell you, “Mention your leadership experience, committees love that,” or a mentor who says, “When I applied, the essay mattered more than the GPA,” or a supervisor who says, “Frame it like this, that’s what recruiters pay attention to.” These are coaches. hehehe in a way Girls on campus might also be your coach 😋

So in your applications, your networking, your internships, even your scholarships — look for the coach. Find the person who will help you see what you can’t see on your own. Because once you understand the psychology behind why people choose certain candidates, you start writing, speaking, and presenting yourself differently. And that’s when things start clicking.

Book Pages about what the book says about Coaches.

Hi! I’m attaching the pictures from the book. Obviously, don’t buy it—this is just so you can read everything. Try to connect the ideas to your own experience; the psychology is basically the same, and it’s something I hadn’t considered before! If you want more pages, let me know.

docs.google.com/document/d/1hOe210VGsKxHPItrXxmZmf-88dHJfIIxAmNoFywHh84/edit?usp=sharing

All opportunities down bellow divided by section🎀☺️🧸🌸

Scholarships

Click each name to apply. Listed by grade, then deadline.

  • College (Undergrad, Study Abroad) — Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship — $1,000 + travel backpack; deadline Nov 15, 2025. For full-time undergrads at a 4-year U.S. college or university who have applied or been accepted to a credit-bearing study abroad program through their school. Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and students studying in the U.S. on a student visa. Biannual scholarship (deadlines Nov 15 for spring programs and Apr 15 for fall). Application includes an online form + up to 500-word essay on what you hope to learn while abroad and how you’ll apply that knowledge when you return.

  • Undergrad — ComEd Future of Energy Scholarship — up to $10,000; deadline Nov 16, 2025. for students enrolled in a 2- or 4-year eligible degree (engineering, finance/business, IT, chemistry, math, data analytics, computer science, environmental/natural resources); 2.8+ GPA; U.S. work-eligible; priority to Illinois residents; renewable (not guaranteed). application includes two personal statements, two letters of recommendation (one teacher), and latest transcript; scholarship disbursed at age 18 with proof of enrollment; family members of ComEd/Exelon not eligible. top 3–4 applicants also receive an internship offer pending hiring process.

  • The ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship – $50,000 (Paid Promo)gives students a chance to win one of 161 awards of $1,000—no essay required. Open to U.S. residents, this sweepstakes-style scholarship is easy to enter, but you must apply by November 29, 2025, at 11:59 PM PDT. Winners are announced at the end of each month.

  • HS juniors & seniors + Undergrad / Grad — Aaliyah Lee Scholarship — $1,000; deadline Nov 30, 2025.
    Honors the legacy of Aaliyah Lee. Open to high school juniors/seniors and post-secondary students in the U.S. Very short 150-word personal statement on why education is important to you. Great low-key essay scholarship.

  • HS & College — Driver Education Initiative Award (“In the Driver’s Seat”) — 2 × $500; deadline Nov 30, 2025.
    Open to high school and college students in the U.S. Must submit an essay on the importance of driver education, how to reduce driving-related deaths, and your own experiences / ideas for safer driving.

  • HS seniors (need-based, nationwide) — Hagan Scholarship — up to $7,500/semester (8 semesters); deadline Dec 1, 2025. Attend 4-yr not-for-profit; meet need/GPA criteria; FAFSA; EFC limits.

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✨ We usually don’t promote no-essay scholarships, but I personally spoke with the ScholarshipOwl team and they were really kind. They actually have 4 real winners every month, and students have used the funds for college, food, and even vet school! The $50,000 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship is open now and super easy to apply for — no GPA, no essay, just a quick form.

💸 50 winners in total |$1000 each | 🗓️ Deadline: November 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT
👉 Apply here 

If you're even thinking about applying to scholarships this summer, this is an easy one to try. 💕

Paid Remote/Hybrid opportunities

  1.  MobilizeGreen — 2026 Virtual Youth Conservation Intern — ~$250/week; ASAP
    Paid, virtual green STEM program with the U.S. Forest Service for high school students. Interns engage in environmental education, conservation projects, and professional development while earning around $250/week.
    Apply: https://mobilizegreen.bamboohr.com/careers/858

  2. MobilizeGreen — 2026 Virtual Youth Conservation Crew Leader — ~$650/week; ASAP
    Paid, fully remote youth crew leader role mentoring high school participants and delivering Green STEM curriculum. Must be 21+. Pay is around $650/week.
    Apply: https://mobilizegreen.bamboohr.com/careers/863

  3. Opportunity Youth Congressional Liaison Program (Forum for Youth Investment)

    • What: 3-month virtual fellowship for youth (ages 16–26). $2,500 stipend + $500 bonus + DC fly-in covered.

    • Deadline: November 16th 2025
      🔗 forumfyi.org/oycl

  4. Teach For America – Ignite Fellowship (Spring 2026)

  • What: Virtual tutoring in reading, math, or college readiness (3–5 hrs/week).

  • Who: College students (all majors).

  • Pay: Stipend per workshop/week.

  • Deadline: Nov 19 2025.
    🔗 Learn More

Due in a few weeks:

  • Penguin Random House — Summer 2026 Legal Internship (1L, Remote) — $21/hour; deadline Jan 13, 2026.
    Paid remote legal internship for current 1L law students at accredited U.S. law schools. Explore publishing law (defamation, copyright, privacy, trademarks, contracts). Runs June 8–Aug 13, 2026, about 28 hours/week (Mon–Thu). Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration.
    Apply: https://jobsearch.createyourowncareer.com/PRH_US/job/2026-Summer-Remote-Internship-Legal/283119-en_US

  • DemocraShe Spring 2026 Flagship Program — Paid, Virtual; deadline Dec 21, 2025.
    Paid, virtual leadership fellowship for high school girls (grades 9–12) interested in politics and advocacy. About 2 hours/week for 10 weeks starting Feb 2026. Sessions are held online via Zoom, with three cohort options. Program is fully free to join and offers a stipend (amount not listed). Open to female-identifying high school students worldwide.
    Apply: (Google form link in flyer) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScl-zMka4qdD8kBwbdT0tW-Bmp_2g2m56TJfT4-3U1J5NGK2Q/viewform

Important Ones

Fully funded (travel/housing/tuition covered)

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See You Next Week! ❤️

If you ever have questions about accounting, finance, or anything career-related, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/karlamartinezmora

I’m always happy to help + I accept any invite I get 💼✨

Until next week, take care, apply for these amazing programs, and keep chasing your goals! 💕

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