ᰔ Hi girlies! Still Figuring It Out? That’s Where the Magic Happens

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This week is extra special because, for the first time, I’m not running the newsletter alone… my sister is helping out! ✨ So let me hand it over to her—

Hi girlies! ʕ•ᴥ–ʔつ♡

My name is Julie and I’m a current freshman in college. Right now, I think I’m majoring in finance (still figuring it out, but that’s part of the fun of being a freshman, right?). I’ve also been exploring political science as a possible minor since I love learning about how money and policy connect in real life.

I’m really excited to be helping with this week’s newsletter because I’ve been seeing how much Girls on Campus has grown and how many amazing opportunities are shared here. As someone who’s also trying to balance classes, scholarships, and career goals, I get how overwhelming it can feel..but that’s why I think this community is so cool. We’re literally figuring it out together.

And speaking of opportunities! This week we have something huge for you: the $500 Tallo Giveaway! 🎉💸
One of you will win $500 (yes, real money) just by entering, and Tallo is making it possible. If you don’t know them yet, Tallo is a platform that connects students with scholarships, internships, and jobs sooo basically everything we’re all looking for.

Make sure to enter (details below!) and don’t wait, because this is one you won’t want to miss.

—Julie

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Advice Column 💌 

from Julie

Being a first year in college feels very different from anything I experienced before. In high school everything was structured for you. Counselors made sure you were on track to graduate and teachers reminded you of assignments. That safety net made it easy to procrastinate.

College shifts all of that. Advisors exist, but they do not always place you in the right classes and some students even risk falling behind on graduation requirements. That realization pushed me to lean on my sister, someone who has already gone through this and who I trust. With her help, my first days were less stressful than I imagined.

What surprised me most is how independent everyone is. You can make friends if you want to, but no one forces you into circles the way high school often did. As a commuter, I also thought I would miss out, but learning how to navigate buses and trains is giving me skills I know will be useful beyond college.

The other difference is accountability. Professors will not chase you for late work, which actually helped me take my time management more seriously. In just one week I already feel more disciplined than I ever did in high school.

But college is not only about keeping up with classes. It is also the perfect time to prepare for what comes next. Here are some steps that I have been taking that can help other freshmen and sophomores too:

✨ Write down every career fair, employer info session, and scholarship deadline as soon as you hear about it. Even if you do not attend all of them, having a master list keeps you from scrambling later.

✨ Research which companies actually recruit freshmen and sophomores. Many students think internships are only for juniors, but some programs—especially in finance, tech, and consulting—start early. Knowing these ahead of time gives you a major advantage.

✨ Update your high school resume into a college one. Swap in relevant coursework, student organizations, and skills you are building now. Employers look for progress and initiative, not just titles.

✨ Look for part time work either on campus or nearby. A job gives you income, but it also shows future employers that you know how to balance responsibility with academics.

✨ Visit your professors during office hours, even if you are not struggling. This is one of the most underused resources in college. Professors often connect students to research projects, internships, or even write recommendations when they know you personally.

✨ Practice introducing yourself. At career fairs or networking events you only get about thirty seconds. Having a clear introduction—your name, year, and what you are studying—makes you memorable and confident.

✨ Learn the hidden deadlines. Many competitive opportunities open in the fall for the following summer. If you wait until spring, you might already be too late.

✨ Use your commuter time or downtime to listen to career podcasts, prep for interviews, or work on applications. Those small chunks of time add up more than you realize.

Being a first year is about adjusting, but it is also about planting seeds for the future. The independence can be intimidating, but it is also what makes this stage exciting. My advice is to build habits now and explore more than you think you need to. You do not have to have everything figured out, but the earlier you start preparing, the easier opportunities will come your way.

✨ 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: August, 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. 💕

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

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].

💻 Unpaid Remote

Free opportunities run by college and high school students—perfect to add to your resume or college apps.

1. The Giving Hands Project • Virtual Volunteer
   Applications due: June 1, 2025 (flexible)
   What it is: Design and submit uplifting digital “Kindness Cards” for children in hospitals. Volunteers create creative, age-appropriate messages and artwork to spread joy.
   Who’s eligible: Students 13+, high school, and college (student-led)
   Benefits: Service hours (15 minutes per card), certificates, letters of verification
   🔗 Sign-up form | Website
   📱 IG: @thegivinghandsproject

2. Girls4Radiology • Hybrid Volunteer
   Applications due: Aug 12, 2025
   What it is: Read a radiology-themed children’s book at a local school or library, then lead a fun craft activity. All materials provided. Prep includes short Zoom calls.
   Who’s eligible: Students 13+, high school, and college (student-led)
   Benefits: Leadership experience, community impact, partnership with an Emory alum in radiologic tech
   🔗 Sign-up form | Instagram
   📱 IG: @girls4radiology

3. EchoSakura • Hybrid Volunteer
   Applications due: June 21, 2025
   What it is: Support a mental health nonprofit by taking on roles like VP, Outreach Lead, Social Media Manager, Designer, or Event Curator. Includes content creation and outreach.
   Who’s eligible: Students 13+, high school, and college
   Benefits: Certificates, leadership titles, recommendation letters, nonprofit experience
   🔗 Sign-up form
   📱 IG: @echosakura.official

4. BlessBloom and Flow • Virtual Volunteer
   Applications due: Rolling (flexible)
   What it is: Create engaging social media content for a nonprofit focused on menstrual health and wellness. Help run campaigns, post reels, and grow digital impact.
   Who’s eligible: High school juniors, seniors, and college students
   Benefits: Letters of recommendation, mentorship, portfolio building, leadership titles
   🔗 Sign-up form | Website
   📱 IG: @blessbloomandflow

💻 Paid Remote-Only Opportunitiesʕ -ᴥ•ʔ♡

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

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1. College only -First Gen Empower • Certification Program Implementation Consultant-
   Applications due: Aug 29, 2025 at 5 pm PT
   What it is: Remote, short-term contract role overseeing the BRIDGE Certification Program—a 9-session course designed to train college staff on supporting undocumented students. Responsibilities include project management, partner coordination, and reporting.
   Who’s eligible: Open to anyone with SSN or ITIN (ideal for those with experience in higher ed or nonprofits)
   Benefits: $25/hour, leadership and program management experience, national impact
   🔗 Apply here

2. College only- Karen Askew Leadership Fellowship – Mobility Unbound (PSE) • Hybrid (Atlanta + Virtual)
   Applications due: Sept 5, 2025
   What it is: A fellowship for students passionate about transportation equity, hosted by Partnership for Southern Equity’s Organizing Unit. Runs Sept 16 – Nov 16, 2025.
   Who’s eligible: Undergraduates and graduates in fields like Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Sociology, or related areas
   Benefits: $2,500 stipend, leadership training, equity-focused cohort experience
   🔗 Apply here

3. College only-LISC • Evening Communications Creators Circle Think Tank
   Applications due: September 2025 (exact date not listed)
   What it is: A paid, fully virtual opportunity for rising juniors and seniors to collaborate with LISC’s Communications team. Interns will brainstorm creative ideas, help improve LISC’s website design and content, and share student perspectives. Program includes three evening sessions (2 hours each) in September.
   Who’s eligible: Rising juniors and seniors at accredited colleges, interested in web design, communications, digital marketing, or graphic design
   Benefits: $600 stipend, hands-on experience with a national nonprofit, portfolio-building opportunity
   🔗 Apply here | More info

4. HS seniors + college-Texas Emerging Young Adult Content Creator Cohort • Virtual
   Applications due: Sept 9, 2025
   What it is: A Young Invincibles program supporting youth creators (18–34) in producing digital content on healthcare and higher education in Texas. Includes three live trainings, mentorship, and content coaching.
   Who’s eligible: Young adults 18–34, especially in Texas
   Benefits: $350 stipend, digital storytelling training, portfolio growth
   🔗 Apply here

5. College only-Creative Girl Connect • Fall 2025 Internship Program
   Applications due: Rolling, spots limited (program runs Sep 8 – Nov 14, 2025)
   What it is: A 10-week, nationwide virtual internship for Black college women interested in beauty, media, and influencer culture. Interns rotate through projects in events, influencer marketing, content creation, and social media.
   Who’s eligible: Black college women enrolled in college, based anywhere in the U.S.
   Benefits: Paid opportunities (event staffing & modeling gigs), mentorship from industry pros, portfolio projects, networking, and a digital certificate + LinkedIn badge.
   🔗 Apply here

6. HS seniors + college - U.S. Ocean Protection Ambassadors • Virtual, Paid
   Applications due: Sept 17, 2025 at 11:59 pm EDT
   What it is: A youth leadership program for six ambassadors (ages 17–22) to champion marine protected areas and environmental law across the U.S. Includes campaign design, community engagement, advocacy, and media outreach. ~120 hours total.
   Who’s eligible: Ages 17–22 in CA, GA, HI, ME, MA, NY, SC, or the D.C. Metro Area
   Benefits: $3,000 stipend, mentorship from EarthEcho and partners, training in advocacy and community organizing
   🔗 Apply here

7. College only-Constellations Fellowship • Fall 2025 (Virtual, Paid)
   Applications due: Sept 7, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST
   What it is: A 12–14 week, part-time virtual fellowship program with a wide range of positions across climate, tech, nonprofit, and global justice sectors. Fellows contribute to impactful projects while building professional skills.
   Who’s eligible: College students and recent grads (must submit separate applications for each position of interest)
   Benefits: $1,000 stipend upon completion, professional mentorship, international network connections
   Positions include: Customer Success, Sales, Marketing, Land/Water/Food Justice, AI & Data Solutions, Social Media, GIS Mapping, Regulatory Analysis, Fundraising, Web Design, UX/UI, Renewable Energy, Carbon Markets, Climate Action, and more.
   🔗 Apply here | Position details

Scholarships ദ്ദിᵔ.˛.ᵔ₎

Looking for “hidden-gem” money?
Below are lesser-known scholarships with tiny social-media footprints (we’ve seen posts get only a handful of likes—some even say they received zero applications last cycle!). Translation: lower competition and a better shot for you. All awards close in June 2025 unless noted otherwise, so move fast:

1. 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 August 29, 2025, at 11:59 PM PDT. Winners are announced at the end of each month.

2. The ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship – $2,025 ScholarshipOwl
   No Essay Scholarship August 31st, 2025, at 11:59 PM PDT. Winners are announced at the end of each month.

3. The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative awards three scholarships of $1,750 each to high school juniors and seniors who complete an environmental project. No citizenship is required. The deadline is August 31, 2025.

4. The California Freethought Day Limerick Scholarship offers five awards of $100 each to U.S. high school and college students. Citizenship is required, and the deadline is August 31, 2025.

5. The Be A Friend Project Scholarship provides one $500 award for a high school student who submits an anti-bullying script. No citizenship is required, and applications close on August 31, 2025.

6. 2025 NACME Block Scholarship – Texas A&M University
   The NACME Block Scholarship awards $5,000 annually to college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors majoring in engineering or computer science. Renewable depending on your year, this program also offers career support and eligibility for a paid summer internship + $5,000 bonus through NACME’s Corporate Scholar Internship Program. Min GPA 3.0. Deadline: September 8, 2025.

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

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• NEW- Reinvented Magazine • Space Gala 2025 Scholarship
  Applications due: Sept 5, 2025
  What it is: A scholarship covering full tickets (Full Orbit Ticket + After Party) to attend the 4th annual Space Gala at Kennedy Space Center on Nov 1, 2025. An inspiring night celebrating STEM, innovation, and empowerment.
  Who’s eligible: Students 18+ who identify with an underrepresented group and have an interest in STEM. Priority given to women, gender minorities, and those able to cover travel costs. Must not have previously received a Space Gala Scholar award.
  Benefits: Free gala ticket + after party access, networking with STEM leaders, community recognition.

• WiCyS Security Training Scholarship

  Applications due: August 30, 2025.

  Offered by WiCyS (Women in Cybersecurity) in partnership with the SANS Institute, this multi-stage skills-building cybersecurity scholarship is open through August 30, 2025. Participants can progress through Capture-The-Flag challenges, gamified learning, and aptitude assessments, all while being mentored and engaging with peers. Designed for new WiCyS members aged 18+, particularly those entering the job market within 18 months, including a specialized track for veterans and military spouses with benefits like mentorship, employer visibility, and travel stipends for conference attendance.

• ACM-W Computer Science Research Conference Scholarship

  Applications due: October 15, 2025

  Offered by ACM-W (Association for Computing Machinery’s Council on Women in Computing), this scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate women in computer science and related fields to attend research conferences worldwide. Awards provide up to $600 for intra-continental travel and $1,200 for intercontinental travel, with applications reviewed six times per year. Students can apply for any CS research conference (excluding Grace Hopper and Tapia), and many ACM Special Interest Group (SIG) events also include free registration and mentorship. The scholarship does not require a paper presentation and encourages home departments to match funding. The next deadline is October 15, 2025 for conferences occurring between Dec 1, 2025 – Jan 30, 2026.

• Intuit TurboTax x Credit Karma Student Brand Ambassador

  Applications due: October 18, 2025

  An all-expenses-paid, in-person training weekend (October 3–5, 2025) in Mountain View, CA, where you'll deepen your brand knowledge and kick off your role as a Student Ambassador for TurboTax and Credit Karma. Following training, you’ll create engaging social media content (around 8–10 feed posts and 16–20 IG Stories) between October 2025 and May 2026, driving conversations about credit, taxes, and money management. Stipend: $330 for training + $2,000–$2,500 for completing deliverables (plus extra performance-based rewards). Must be a full-time undergrad (US or Canada), apply by October 18, 2025.

💻Extracurriculars for High School Only ʕ𐙚•ﻌ•𐙚ʔ

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

• NASA Space Apps Challenge • Global Hackathon (Jordan)
  Applications due: Registration now open (event runs Oct 3–4, 2025)
  What it is: The world’s largest hackathon, bringing together coders, designers, artists, storytellers, and curious minds to innovate and shape the future of space and Earth. Participants work in teams on NASA-inspired challenges across science, technology, and sustainability.
  Who’s eligible: Open to all students, creators, and innovators worldwide — no prior experience required.
  Benefits: Global collaboration experience, mentorship, networking with NASA professionals, project showcase opportunities, and the chance to impact real-world challenges.
  🔗 Register here

• Climate Leaders Fellowship • High School (Virtual, Free)

  Applications due: September 21, 2025
  What it is: A free, virtual leadership program for U.S. high school students (ages 14–18) to design and run climate action campaigns, including live weekly sessions and independent project work.
  Who’s eligible: U.S. high school students, ages 14–18.
  Benefits: Certificate of volunteer hours (counts toward President’s Volunteer Service Award), community impact, and visibility for your climate leadership work.
  🔗 Explore & apply

• Hamilton College • Home at Hamilton Fly-In
  Applications due: September 3, 2025
  What it is: A fully funded 2-day campus fly-in (Oct 5–6) for high-achieving seniors from the U.S. and Puerto Rico, with preference for first-gen and low-income students. Includes overnight stay, tours, and student engagement.
  Who’s eligible: U.S. & Puerto Rico high school seniors; preference for first-gen/low-income.
  Benefits: Travel assistance, campus immersion, admission exposure.
  🔗 Apply here

• Connecticut College • Explore Fly-In
  Applications due: September 15, 2025
  What it is: A 2-night, all-expenses-paid program (Nov 9–11) for seniors to explore Conn’s community. Includes Fall Open House, class visits, and connections with BIPOC, first-gen, and social justice-oriented students.
  Who’s eligible: High school seniors (priority for BIPOC, first-gen, or those committed to diversity/social justice).
  Benefits: Free travel & stay, campus immersion, admission event access.
  🔗 Apply here

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 goa