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May 21, 2025

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There were so many moments when I wanted to drop out or stop trying. I struggled with motivation, especially when things felt overwhelming. If you’re in that place right now, please know it’s okay 💗 You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to keep going.

And when it comes to grades, they really don’t define you. You just need to do enough to get through. I remember taking a full week off because I couldn’t keep going anymore. My grades dropped a little, but I was able to recover and actually came back stronger . Sometimes rest is exactly what you need to move forward.

Just a few days ago, I had a moment of panic. I was anxious and overthinking everything, even convinced I might not graduate 😣 But those thoughts are normal, and they pass.

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plus tips for scholarships essays!

Advice Column 💌

We officially have our winner for the She Leads Scholarship! 🎉

I wanted to share some reflections from the review process, especially for anyone currently applying to scholarships or planning to in the future. It’s kind of surreal—I went from submitting my own essays to now reviewing them! I did have support from a nonprofit called Sí Se Puede, but I was still able to contribute my own input and perspective as we picked the final winner.

The prompt was:
"Discuss the significant challenges faced by women of color pursuing higher education and outline your plans to address and overcome these challenges (this will show any leadership qualities/merit)."

Here are a few things I learned that might help you stand out when writing your own essay:

  1. Avoid starting with the same line everyone uses.
    Over 90% of the essays I read began with some version of “The challenges women of color face…” or “As a woman of color, I’ve experienced…” While there’s nothing wrong with this, it gets very repetitive when you’re reading 50+ essays. The winning essay started with something personal and unique—it immediately pulled me in and made me want to keep reading. So instead of rephrasing the prompt, try starting with a specific story, moment, or feeling.

  2. Write as much as the word count allows (if you can).
    Some essays were really short, and I felt like I didn’t get to know the applicant well. If the application gives you space to share more—use it. This is your chance to tell your story and show who you are beyond just stats or awards.

  3. Don’t just talk about the problem—show how you’ll overcome it.
    Yes, the prompt asks about the challenges you’ve faced, but it also asks how you plan to overcome them. You don’t need a perfect, step-by-step plan, but we do want to see that you’ve thought about your path forward. A lot of essays focused only on the struggles, and some even came across as angry or bitter. While your emotions are valid, make sure to balance them with hope, growth, or action.

  4. Watch your tone.
    Be mindful of how your writing might come across. As reviewers, we don’t know you personally, so the way you write is how we form impressions. A few essays made it sound like the writer just wanted funding to fix everything, rather than showing us why they are the one to invest in. Use your voice to show strength, initiative, and vision—not just frustration.

If you're currently writing or revising a scholarship essay, I hope this helps. You have a story worth telling—just make sure it’s clear, thoughtful, and uniquely you. 💖

Here are some opportunities for high school and college studentsʕっ•ᴥ•ʔっ

If a link doesn’t work or you can’t find it (sometimes companies update their sites),

please reach out to us at [email protected].

💻 Paid/Unpaid Remote-Only Opportunities

These are completely virtual and offer a stipend, hourly pay, or internship compensation

TECHTECH360: Intro to AI | High School (10–11 grade)

Deadline: May 25, 2025
Hybrid program with virtual learning + in-person elements in NYC, LA, Miami, and Atlanta
$500 stipend and pitch your own AI idea

Pineapple Empower Program | High School & College

Deadline: May 30, 2025 at 12 PM PT
U.S.-based fully remote summer program with weekly workshops
End-of-program scholarship opportunity

Deadline: June 1, 2025
Online capacity building + regional campaign participation
Focused on youth climate leadership in Asia

Deadline: June 1, 2025
Fellowship to build AI startups (virtual/hybrid option available)
Guaranteed VC funding for successful fellows

AT&T Technology Academy | College Students (US)

Deadline: June 4, 2025
Virtual tech career development program with certification
Free for U.S. students

Silent Spring Summer Institute | High School

Deadline: June 7, 2025
Virtual environmental science program
Certificate of completion provided

Deadline: June 25, 2025
3-week virtual program on leadership, innovation, and impact
Focused on the UN SDGs

Black Girls Mean Business | High School (14–18)

Deadline: June 30, 2025
Remote Zoom workshops + mentorship
Includes a resource packet and career planning tools

Western Union Global Fellowship | Social Entrepreneurs

Deadline: July 1, 2025
Virtual fellowship supporting work with refugee/marginalized communities
Includes stipend, mentorship, and global summit

Arts Ed NJ Youth Council | High School (NJ)

Deadline: July 1, 2025
Weekly virtual meetings focused on arts education advocacy
Includes real-world project experience

Deadline: July 11, 2025
Two virtual programs: 2-week calculus bootcamp + 9-month mentorship in STEM360: Intro to AI | High School (10–11 grade)

Deadline: May 25, 2025
Hybrid program with virtual learning + in-person elements in NYC, LA, Miami, and Atlanta
$500 stipend and pitch your own AI idea

Pineapple Empower Program | High School & College

Deadline: May 30, 2025 at 12 PM PT
U.S.-based fully remote summer program with weekly workshops
End-of-program scholarship opportunity

Deadline: June 1, 2025
Online capacity building + regional campaign participation
Focused on youth climate leadership in Asia

Deadline: June 1, 2025
Fellowship to build AI startups (virtual/hybrid option available)
Guaranteed VC funding for successful fellows

AT&T Technology Academy | College Students (US)

Deadline: June 4, 2025
Virtual tech career development program with certification
Free for U.S. students

Deadline: June 7, 2025
Virtual environmental science program
Certificate of completion provided

Deadline: June 25, 2025
3-week virtual program on leadership, innovation, and impact
Focused on the UN SDGs

Black Girls Mean Business | High School (14–18)

Deadline: June 30, 2025
Remote Zoom workshops + mentorship
Includes a resource packet and career planning tools

Western Union Global Fellowship | Social Entrepreneurs

Deadline: July 1, 2025
Virtual fellowship supporting work with refugee/marginalized communities
Includes stipend, mentorship, and global summit

Arts Ed NJ Youth Council | High School (NJ)

Deadline: July 1, 2025
Weekly virtual meetings focused on arts education advocacy
Includes real-world project experience

Deadline: July 11, 2025
Two virtual programs: 2-week calculus bootcamp + 9-month mentorship in STEM

🏢 In-Person / Hybrid Programs

Kickstarting For Good – ProVeg | Social Impact Entrepreneurs

Deadline: May 23, 2025
15-week program with 2 weeks in Berlin
Stipend + up to $200K in grant funding

Incubate Nepal 2025 | Youth Leaders in Nepal

Deadline: May 24, 2025
Hybrid mentorship and impact leadership program
Local + virtual sessions

Deadline: May 29, 2025
In-person career program in NYC, LA, SF, Chicago, or Miami
Includes stipend, coaching, and project-based training

WBD Access Unlock Unscripted | Mid-level UK Creatives

Deadline: June 5, 2025
1-week in-person TV producer intensive in LA
All expenses covered

DIVE-VRT – USF | Youth & Adults with Disabilities

Deadline: June 13, 2025
In-person HVAC job training program in Tampa using VR + AI
Free with career placement support

Scholarships ദ്ദിᵔ.˛.ᵔ₎

 SIGMA PI ALPHA SORORITY, INC. – $1,000
📅 Deadline: May 15, 2025
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors of Chicana/Latina background with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be planning to attend a junior college, vocational school, or four-year institution in Fall 2025. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is not required and will not be considered in the selection process.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority National Education Fund – $2,000
📅 Deadline: May 22, 2025
Eligibility: Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students who demonstrate financial need and attend nationally accredited institutions. Awards are one-time but students may reapply each year through degree completion.

Cameron Impact Scholarship – Full Tuition
📅 Deadline: May 21, 2025
Eligibility: Open to high school juniors in the Class of 2026 who are U.S. citizens. Applicants must have a minimum 3.7 GPA and show excellence in leadership, extracurriculars, academics, and community service. The scholarship covers full tuition, fees, and books at any accredited U.S. college or university.

Women Empower Scholarship – Amount Varies
📅 Deadline: May 31, 2025
Eligibility: Open to women who reside in or plan to attend school in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, or Maine. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program for the upcoming academic year.

Andrea R. Lacy “Grit Award” Scholarship – $500
📅 Deadline: May 31, 2025
Eligibility: Open to U.S. high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA who have shown perseverance through adversity, demonstrated academic promise, and a history of community service. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay and two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, mentor, or faith leader.

MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship – $5,000 / $2,000 / $1,000
📅 Deadline: July 31, 2025
Eligibility: Open to female students enrolled or accepted full-time in STEM programs at MPOWER-approved universities in the U.S. or Canada. Applicants must have a valid U.S. study visa, DACA status, Green Card, or Canadian permanent residency/study permit. International and DACA students are welcome.

 ✈️ Fully Funded Travel Opportunities for Students°｡🧸𓏲⋆.🧺𖦹 ₊˚

  • Futureforce Tech Accelerator in San Francisco - an exclusive, 3-day experience for top engineering students in the U.S. and Canada graduating in 2027. From expert panels to hands-on workshops, get a front-row seat to the world of AI, automation, and career opportunities at Salesforce.

     📍 San Francisco
    🗓️ Deadline: May 23, 2025

    ☑️ Dive into human-AI collaboration
    ☑️ Learn from tech leaders
    ☑️ Build in-demand skills through interactive sessions
    ☑️ Unlock exclusive interview opportunities
    ☑️ Finalists will attend this all-expenses-paid experience

    👉 Apply now: https://sforce.co/3GBrLwJ

  • Kickstarting For Good – ProVeg | Social Impact / Food Systems

    Deadline: May 23, 2025
    💡 15-week incubator for sustainable food startups
    ✈️ Flights + accommodation in Berlin fully covered
    💰 Stipend support for travel
    💸 $200K+ in grants and seed funding available

  • Shark Tank of Wellness Global Student Competition | College \ Up to $5,000 prize + all expenses paid trip
    🗓️ Deadline: May 31, 2025 | Apply

    Finalists pitch a wellness business idea to global investors
    Travel to the Global Wellness Summit (all expenses paid)
    💰 1st: $5,000 | 2nd: $3,000 | 3rd: $2,000

  • Jane Street INSIGHT Program – All Expenses Paid
    📅 Dates: August 18–23, 2025 (New York)
    📅 Deadline: June 22, 2025, at 11:59pm EDT
    Eligibility: Open to women, transgender, and/or gender-expansive individuals. No prior finance experience required—just interest in exploring a career at Jane Street.
    Tracks Offered:
    • Software Engineering – Learn OCaml, build trading systems and UIs
    • Trading & Research – Explore probability, market structure, arbitrage, and machine learning
    • Strategy & Product – Solve real-world operational and regulatory challenges through case studies
    This multi-day program includes lectures, problem-solving activities, and mentorship in Jane Street’s New York office. Travel, housing, and meals are fully covered.

  • Jane Street WiSE Program (Women in STEM Exploration) – All Expenses Paid
    📅 Dates:
    • July 23–26, 2025 (New York) – Deadline: June 15, 2025, at 11:59pm ET
    • August 11–14, 2025 (London) – Deadline: June 15, 2025, at 11:59pm GMT
    Eligibility: Women, transgender, and/or gender-expansive students starting their first year of university.
    💡 This multi-day workshop focuses on how Jane Street uses math, computer science, and probability in trading. Students meet with traders and technologists to learn how they transitioned from STEM fields into finance.

  • WBD Access Unlock Unscripted | UK TV Creatives

    Deadline: June 5, 2025
    1-week in-person program in Los Angeles
    All expenses covered: travel, lodging, stipend
    Includes panels, workshops, and global networking

  •  COOP Careers Fellowship | College Grads / Career Starters

    Deadline: May 29, 2025
    Must live near NYC, LA, SF, Chicago, or Miami
    Includes full training, career support, and stipend
    Focused on marketing, finance, and tech careers

💻 Free Virtual Career Programs & Certifications

These opportunities are completely free, remote, and offer certifications, insights, or access to professional development.

See You Next Week! ❤️
For the summer, we’ll be sending out our newsletter every week to bring you even more opportunities—especially while programs and deadlines are moving fast!

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 💼✨

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

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