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September 17, 2025

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First off, I want to apologize for missing the last newsletter. Here it is, fresh and ready for you. Since founding Girls on Campus two years ago, I have noticed a pattern. From March through August, students are very focused on scholarships and internships. Once September comes and through January and February, the energy shifts toward paid opportunities and programs that strengthen resumes. I always try to adapt to both seasons, while still prioritizing what most of you are looking for. This is also a community space, so if you have suggestions, requests, or things you would love to see featured, please do not be shy. Share them in the comments below. 🌸

This week I wanted to talk about communication because this is something I literally realized just yesterday. The way professionals communicate is so different from how students usually do. And why am I telling you this? Because the people reviewing your cover letters, resumes, and applications for jobs or internships are professionals. Think of it like a baby trying to speak to an adult. The adult might understand, but it is not always clear or effective. In the same way, when you apply for opportunities, it is important to recognize how professionals communicate so you can present yourself more effectively and stand out.

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Are You Speaking Their Language?

Most of us grew up writing essays where the goal was to show our process: explain every step, then wrap it up with a conclusion. But in the professional world, that order doesn’t always work. Recruiters and hiring managers don’t have time to follow every step — they want the result first, the “how” only if it matters.

That’s when I realized: applications aren’t just about what you’ve done, they’re about how clearly you communicate your value. You’re not just submitting an application — you’re shaping the story someone remembers about you.

One shift that changed everything for me was flipping the order. Instead of saying:

  • “I researched five strategies, tested them, and the results showed 20% growth.”
    I’d lead with the impact:

  • “Increased engagement by 20% through tested strategies.”

When you state your results upfront, you instantly sound sharper and more confident — and that’s the language professionals are listening for.

Another game-changer is understanding KPIs. In school, grades are the measure of success. In jobs and internships, it’s growth, retention, efficiency, and savings. When I started asking in interviews, “What are the KPIs for this role?”, I wasn’t just showing curiosity — I was showing I understood how the team measures success. That shift positioned me as someone who thought like a contributor, not just a candidate.

And finally, don’t waste the first line of your cover letter. That opening is prime real estate. Instead of, “I am writing to apply for the X internship,” I learned to use a headline that makes me memorable:

  • “As a student who grew engagement by 200% through campus campaigns, I’m excited to bring my results-driven approach to [Company].”

Because at the end of the day, you’re not just applying. You’re giving someone a reason to remember you.

So next time you’re drafting a resume bullet or a cover letter, ask yourself: Am I speaking their language? Am I making my value clear right away?

The more you learn to translate your experiences into results and stories professionals care about, the more doors open.

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

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💻 Unpaid Remote

Only Opportunities to add to your resume/college app. All are free by the way.

  1. Develop for Good – Winter 2026 Student Volunteer
    College students build software for nonprofits w/ industry mentors. Note: separate Fellows track can add a needs-based $1,536 grant.
    Deadline: Sep 25, 2025 • Who: College students • Pay: Unpaid (Fellows may receive grant) • Link:https://lnkd.in/g5PstDx7

  2. Adobe Ambassador Program 2025
    Exclusive training + leadership for student creators.
    Who: Student creators • Pay: Unpaid (training/perks) • Link: https://lnkd.in/ghuDyUbS

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No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win a piece of the $50,000 ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

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

  1. Institute for Citizens & Scholars – Youth Advisory Council
    Ages 14–24 advise on education/civic programs.
    Deadline: Rolling on page • Who: 14–24 • Pay: $750 stipend • Link: https://buff.ly/tip3Nf8

  2. Tech Policy Press Fellowship 2026 (part-time, 1 year)
    Publish on tech & democracy; international eligible.
    Deadline: Oct 15, 2025 • Who: Journalists/researchers/law/policy folks • Pay: $10,000 stipend • Links: Info https://lnkd.in/gYxyby-E • Apply https://lnkd.in/gFfTTnvh

  3. Mercatus Center – Exploring Complex Solutions HS Fellowship (online, 1 semester)
    Readings + discussions on political economy.
    Deadline: Sep 30, 2025 • Who: HS students 16+ • Pay: Up to $750 award • Link:https://www.mercatus.org/students/exploring-complex-solutions-complex-world-fellowship#2392643287-2609343544

  4. The Open Notebook – Early-Career Science Journalism Fellowship (2026) (remote, 12 months)
    Mentored reporting/writing for TON.
    Deadline: Oct 31, 2025 • Who: Early-career sci journos (global) • Pay: $6,600 stipend • Link:https://www.theopennotebook.com (fellowship page)

🏢 In-Person / Hybrid Programs- No Housing provided- Currently looking for more

  1. 🏛️UMich UndocuGrads Graduate School Preview Weekend (Ann Arbor)
    Dates: Oct 23–26, 2025 • Deadline: Sep 22, 2025 • Who: DACA/undocumented prospective grad applicants • Pay: All-expenses-paid trip • Link: https://forms.gle/8FhfQRs319qoMX5R9

  2. foundry10 – Games for STEM Learning (Seattle)
    When: 6 Wednesdays after school • Who: Middle schoolers (grades 6–8) • Pay: $130 • Link: https://lnkd.in/gZqsmqwQ

  3. LA-Tech.org – LA Tech Rising Internship (Spring 2026)
    IT, Cybersecurity, SWE, AI; mentorship + industry access.
    Who: Early-career/college (LA area) • Pay: Program-based (see site) • Link: https://lnkd.in/gZr9tUqh

  4. Brooklyn Public Library – Freedom to Read Teen Ambassadors (NYC)
    Weekly in-person Tuesdays + monthly virtual meetups.
    Deadline: Sep 22, 2025 • Who: Teens 16–19 • Pay: Stipend for 40 hrs • Link:https://www.bklynlibrary.org/support/volunteer/freedom-read-teen

  5. BPL – BKLYN BookMatch Teen (NYC)
    Nov–Dec training, then 2–3×/mo through June at Central Library.
    Deadline: Sep 22, 2025 • Who: Grades 9–12 • Pay: Stipend + hours • Link:https://www.bklynlibrary.org/support/volunteer/bklyn-bookmatch-teen

  6. Mark Cuban Foundation – AI Bootcamp (multiple cities)
    Free 20-hour HS bootcamp (Nov 1, 8, 15).
    Deadline: Sep 30, 2025 • Who: HS students • Pay: Free program (no stipend) • Link:https://portal.markcubanai.org/apply

  7. Project Petals – Youth Builders Environmental Fellowship (community-based)
    Fund a local climate/justice project you lead.
    Deadline: Oct 31, 2025 • Who: Ages 18–27 • Pay: $500 seed grant • Link: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/get-involved/students/student-opportunities

  8. Museum of the Moving Image – Teen Council 2025–26 (NYC)
    Nov–May, Weds/Sat sessions; runs Teen Film Festival.
    Deadline: Oct 17, 2025 • Who: HS juniors/seniors 15+ • Pay: Stipend • Link: https://movingimage.org/education/teen-council/

  9. Reliable Residence – Student Ambassadors (Madison & beyond)
    Startup ambassador role; community outreach + mentorship.
    Who: Undergrad/grad/medical/health students • Pay: Semester stipend • Link: https://lnkd.in/gBQJ4eAR

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  1. BigSun Scholarship – $500
    Deadline: June 19, 2025
    For student athletes of any sport. Open to high school seniors and college students.

  2. ACF Visionary Scholarship – $2,500
    Deadline: June 20, 2025
    Open to high school freshmen through seniors. Based on merit. No financial need required.

  3. Innovation in Education Scholarship – $500
    Deadline: June 20, 2025 (monthly)
    For students who’ve created an innovative project impacting others. Open to high school, college, and grad students in the U.S. or Canada. GPA 3.0+ required. Open to international students.

  4. Riverside Sales Group Scholarship – $1,000
    Deadline: June 22, 2025
    For African American high school seniors graduating in 2025. 2.5+ GPA required. Must be involved in school/community and plan to enroll full-time in Fall 2025.

  5. College JumpStart Gratitude Scholarship – $1,000
    Deadline: June 30, 2025
    Open to high school sophomores, juniors, seniors, and college students. Submit a 250-word personal statement on gratitude or a topic of your choice.

  6. Mental Health Awareness Scholarship – $1,000
    Deadline: June 30, 2025
    For high school, college, or grad students. Write about your commitment to mental health and cyberbullying prevention.

  7. Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships
    Deadline: June 30, 2025
    For students pursuing automotive careers. Must have a 3.0+ GPA and be enrolled full-time in a U.S. accredited school. Open to Student Visa holders.

  8. The Quality Company Formations Scholarship – $500
    Deadline: June 30, 2025
    For undergrad and postgrad students currently enrolled in the U.S. or UK. Open to international students.

  9. Digital Privacy Scholarship – $1,000
    Deadline: June 30, 2025
    Open to high school and college students. Write about why internet privacy matters. No GPA or financial need required.

  10. Around the Corner from College Scholarship – $1,000
    Deadline: June 30, 2025
    For high school students (any grade) planning to attend college in the U.S. Submit a personalized college prep checklist.

  11. Dory Briones Memorial Scholarship – $1,000
    Deadline: June 30, 2025
    For Filipino-American female-identifying high school seniors in the SF Bay Area. Must plan to study arts, social justice, public service, or similar fields.

  12. Linda G. Starks Memorial Scholarship – $1,000
    Deadline: June 30, 2025
    For U.S. citizens in college or a postsecondary program. Must show financial need, have a 2.5+ GPA, and write a 500+ word essay.

  13. MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship – $5,000/$2,000/$1,000
    Deadline: July 31, 2025
    Open to women in STEM programs at MPOWER-partnered universities. Intern

💻 Free Virtual Career Programs & Certifications

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

MobilizeGreen – Micro-Credentials (online, 6 weeks, ~4 hrs/week)

  1. Leadership & Career Essentials → https://airtable.com/apptHMmTiNBTAQxZG/pagoAiSyQFNAw4nuA/form

  2. Non-profit Capacity & Career Readiness → https://airtable.com/appz8c219qE460Ut4/pagoAiSyQFNAw4nuA/form

  3. From Data to Impact (Environmental Research) → https://airtable.com/appt4KbXWt1dAG5xf/pagoAiSyQFNAw4nuA/form

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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