ᰔ Hi girlies! 💞 Summer Check-In + Vote on What You Want Next!

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June 11, 2025

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ᰔ ฅ՞•ﻌ•՞ฅ Hi girlies!

I’ve been thinking about how easy it is to go into autopilot during summer. But honestly? These next few months can change everything. There are scholarships open, paid fellowships dropping, and fly-in programs that literally pay for your college visit — but most students won’t even know they exist.

So if you’re reading this, take it as your sign to get back in the game. No pressure to do everything. But do something. Apply to one opportunity. Reach out to one person. Make one bold move.

And if you’ve been meaning to apply for just one opportunity… consider this your sign. New apps just dropped and most of them are free to do and open to students across the U.S.

Sending good vibes and a little push to take action (even if it’s just one thing today). You've got this 🌷

xo,

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Don’t snooze on student loans

June is the sweet spot to start planning how you’ll cover what FAFSA doesn’t.

You’ve got time to compare options, talk it over with a co-signer, and find a private loan that actually fits your life.

Think beyond tuition—the right student loan can cover housing, meal plans, and even your laptop.

View Money’s best student loans list to find a lender, apply in as little as 3 minutes, and start the semester on the right foot.

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ALSO FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS LOOKING TO DO A MASTERS OR PHD (posting soon)

Advice Column 💌

There’s a real disadvantage in the college application process—whether you see it or not. So much of the information is gatekept, scattered, or simply not shared unless you already know what to look for. Many students don’t have the time to dig through dozens of websites, and even fewer have the money to travel across the country just to visit a school they’re unsure about. That’s exactly why fly-in programs exist, and why more students deserve to know about them. Fly-in programs are free or fully funded campus visit experiences hosted by colleges and universities. They’re created especially for students who might not have the resources to visit campus on their own—particularly students of color, first-gen students, low-income applicants, or those from historically excluded backgrounds. If accepted, you literally “fly in,” stay on campus for a few days, and get to attend info sessions and classes, meet professors and students, sleep in the dorms, ask real questions about admissions and financial aid, and actually experience the school’s vibe without any pressure.

Most fly-in programs are for rising high school seniors, but what many don’t know is that fly-in–style programs also exist for college students who are considering grad school. These are often called Grad Preview Weekends, Diversity Visit Days, Research Open Houses, or Campus Preview Programs and they offer a similar experience for students applying to Master’s or PhD programs.

To qualify, you’re usually asked to submit a short application (some require a transcript or essay), and most prioritize students from underrepresented backgrounds, including DACA and undocumented students. PLUS, if you apply, you usually get an application fee waiver—whether or not you're accepted! Why apply? Because exposure changes everything. Many students never even consider top schools or competitive grad programs because they’ve never seen them as an option.

A fly-in program changes that. You get the chance to explore whether a school is a good fit, potentially receive more resources, connect with key faculty and admissions officers, and most importantly—see yourself there. And the best part? It’s completely free. Some programs even cover the cost for a parent or guardian to join you. If grad school is on your mind, stay tuned—we’re posting a full list of upcoming fly-in and preview programs for Master’s and PhD students very soon. And for high schoolers, check our pinned post for all the current fly-in programs open right now (sorted by deadline!) 💌🎀

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-

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

  1. Mo-saiQ Summer Math & Empowerment Programs – Virtual UNPAID
    Deadline: July 11, 2025 @ 11:59PM EDT

     Calculus Kickstart (Aug 18–29, 2025)
    A free, two-week virtual summer intensive for rising 11th and 12th graders who want to get ahead in Calculus. Whether you're new or reviewing, this program helps you build a strong foundation before the school year starts.

    Mo-saiQ Empowerment Program (Sept–May)
    A 9-month virtual experience for high-achieving high school students (rising 9th–12th grade) interested in STEM and entrepreneurship. Includes academic support, college advising, mentorship, and leadership development in a supportive, empowering community.

  2. Prisit
    Eligible Grades: 9th–12th grade
    College Eligible: No
    Roles: Graphic Designer, Video Creator, Website Designer
    Deadline: June 30, 2025
    Time Commitment: 2+ hrs/week (varies)
    Compensation: Unpaid
    Benefits: Certificates and Leadership Titles

  3. PharmaCareMission
    Eligible Grades: 13+
    College Eligible: No
    Roles: Research, Social Media, Event Promotion
    Deadline: June 21, 2025
    Time Commitment: 1–2 hrs/week
    Compensation: Unpaid
    Benefits: Certificates, Leadership, Mentorship

  4. The Spectrum of Support
    Eligible Grades: 9th–12th grade, 13+
    College Eligible: No
    Roles: Scratch Game Developer / Head Coder
    Deadline: June 1, 2025
    Time Commitment: 1–3 hrs/week (flexible)
    Compensation: Unpaid
    Benefits: PVSA hours, Certificates, Recommendations, Leadership

  5. Heads Up Mentors
    Eligible Grades: 9th–12th grade, College
    College Eligible: Yes
    Roles: Mentor (K–8 Tutoring)
    Deadline: September 1, 2025
    Time Commitment: 1 hr/week
    Compensation: Unpaid
    Benefits: Leadership Title

  6. BookHub
    Eligible Grades: 9th–12th grade, College, 13+
    College Eligible: Yes
    Roles: Outreach Coordinator, Content Writer, Content Researcher
    Deadline: June 11, 2025
    Time Commitment: 6–7 hrs/week
    Compensation: Unpaid
    Benefits: Letter of Recommendation, Certificate, Performance Evaluation

  7. Black Girls Mean Business 2025 – Virtual Career & Mentorship Program
    Deadline: Rolling (until July 2025)

    A free virtual summer program for Black girls, including Black trans and nonbinary youth, ages 14–18 (rising high school freshmen through seniors). While middle school and college students can apply, content is most valuable for high school students.

    The program includes 3 Zoom workshops in July focused on career skills, entrepreneurship, and confidence-building. Students also receive a packed digital resource kit with scholarships, college info, and recordings.

    🗓️ Workshop Schedule (All 1–3PM PT)

    • July 12: Land the Job

    • July 19: Getting Started: Business Basics

    • July 26: Find Your Success

  8. Honeycomb Project Virtual Volunteer

    Grow Greatness: Volunteer remotely to support meaningful causes. Follow online lessons and complete projects/activities.

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

  1. Young Climate Champions

    📅 Deadline: August 13, 2025

    🎓 Eligibility: High school student, Greater Sacramento Area, CA, commit to 6/8 sessions

    💸 Benefits: $500 stipend

  2. EMILYs List Internships

    📅 Deadline: July 3, 2025

    🎓 Eligibility: HS grads, college students, professionals in the US

    💸 Benefits: $17.45/hour

  3. Hennessy Fellows

    📅 Deadline: June 16, 2025

    🎓 Eligibility: 21+, accepted into an MBA program at a priority HBCU

    💸 Benefits: $40,000 scholarship + $10,000 stipend

  4. Young Futures YF Fellow (Studio Track)

    📅 Deadline: June 22, 2025

    🎓 Eligibility: College/grad students in Communications, Journalism, Design, Marketing, or related

    💸 Benefits: $15/hour

  5. Gilder Lehrman Institute Internships

    📅 Deadline: June 18, 2025

    🎓 Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students

    💸 Benefits: $16.50/hour

    🔗 Link: http://bit.ly/4nci0pV

  6. Student Design Fellow – Los Angeles Only

    📅 Deadline: June 16, 2025

    🎓 Eligibility: HS students in LA County (grades 10–12)

    💸 Benefits: $1,000 + counseling

  7. Young Adults Civic Fellowship – HYBRID

    📅 Deadline: June 13, 2025

    🎓 Eligibility: Ages 18–30, hybrid model

    💸 Benefits: Free travel to Chicago

  8. JGS Fellows – Imagining America

    📅 Deadline: July 15, 2025

    🎓 Eligibility: Undergraduate students from marginalized communities in any field

    💸 Benefits: $2,000 + trip

  9. Kids Teach Tech Fellowship

    📅 Deadline: Rolling (not specified)

    🎓 Eligibility: Students interested in teaching tech to youth

    💸 Benefits: Hands-on tech leadership experience

  10. Summer Design Intern – Swords to Plowshares

    📅 Deadline: Rolling (Summer 2025)

    🎓 Eligibility: Students or emerging designers interested in visual design/web, veterans encouraged to apply

    💸 Benefits: $500 stipend, mentorship, real-world experience, portfolio support, professional reference

    🔗 Link: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7337947683346685954?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_updateV2%3A%28urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7337947683346685954%2CFEED_DETAIL%2CEMPTY%2CDEFAULT%2Cfalse%29

  11. Young Entrepreneurs Program (YEP) – Summer Intern

    📅 Deadline: Rolling (Summer 2025)

    🎓 Eligibility: College students/recent grads (exceptional HS seniors welcome)

    💸 Benefits: Nonprofit experience, leadership development, letter of recommendation, potential stipend

    🔗 Link: https://lnkd.in/eaDpsPGk

     

  12.  Western Union Global Fellowship
    📅 Deadline: July 1st, 2025,
    What it is: A remote leadership development fellowship for young changemakers (ages 18–26) committed to solving pressing global challenges. You will receive a stipend.
    Eligibility: Students from low-income, refugee, or marginalized communities worldwide.

A meaningful summer opportunity that's still accepting applications

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We’re excited to share a special opportunity with our Girls on Campus community — in partnership with Indigo Research!

WHAT IS INDIGO RESEARCH?
Indigo connects high school students with professors from top universities to do real, publishable research. Unlike typical summer programs, their IRIS Program offers authentic academic work, not simulations.

One past student, Lilith from California, researched dreams in animals and published her work before college. She’s now at UCLA studying neuroscience!

WHY THIS MATTERS:
Colleges look closely at how students spend their summers. Research shows initiative, depth, and intellectual curiosity — all things admissions officers love.

ABOUT THE IRIS PROGRAM (JULY 7 – AUG 17):
🔬 Work with faculty from Harvard, Stanford, UPenn, Oxford & more
📚 Fields include: AI, Neuroscience, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, and more
🧠 Fully online + meets twice a week
📝 End with a publishable research paper

EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT FOR OUR COMMUNITY:
Use code GOC200 for $200 off
📅 Deadline: June 30, 2025

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

  1. 💻 America on Tech – Tech Flex Leaders
    📅 Deadline: August 3, 2025
    What it is: A hybrid tech training program for high school students, providing mentorship, technical skills, and a paid internship component.
    Eligibility: High school students in participating cities (e.g., NYC, LA); some components virtual, others in person.MTA x CUNY Internship Program-NYC

    Deadline: June 8, 2025

    A paid internship for CUNY students offering $22/hour and real-world experience in fields like engineering, law, business, and tech. Runs from Sept 2025 to June 2026 with 100+ placement opportunities.

  2. 🏙️ HDIP Housing Development Internship Program
    📅 Deadline: June 20, 2025 (for Housing Development & Architecture tracks)
    📍 Format: In-person only 
    What it is:
    A 9-month, part-time, paid internship for college and graduate students from Communities of Color interested in careers in affordable housing development, construction management, or architecture.

    • Learn how real estate projects go from concept to completion

    • Participate in monthly cohort learning sessions

    • Gain hands-on experience with real projects and community development

  3. 🌍 Carter Center Peace Internship- FALL
    📅 Deadline: June 18, 2025
    📍 Format: In-person at Carter Center headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia
    💸 Stipend:

    • Spring/Fall: $5,100 for 15 weeks

    What it is:
    A competitive and immersive internship focused on peacebuilding, diplomacy, and international policy. Interns work directly with Carter Center teams on real-world initiatives such as election monitoring, conflict resolution, and global diplomacy.

    • Open to advanced undergraduates and grad students

    • No housing provided, but guidance and housing info are shared

    • Must relocate to Atlanta for the duration

  4. 🏛️ WCP Congressional Fellows Program
    📅 Deadline: July 1, 2025
    What it is: A graduate-level fellowship placing women in congressional offices to work on public policy related to women’s economic security.
    Eligibility: U.S. citizens with a graduate degree (or in progress), committed to gender and economic justice. In-person in Washington, D.C.

  5. 💻 America on Tech – Tech Flex Leaders
    📅 Deadline: August 3, 2025
    What it is: A hybrid tech training program for high school students, providing mentorship, technical skills, and a paid internship component.
    Eligibility: High school students in participating cities (e.g., NYC, LA); some components virtual, others in person.

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  1. Sowkind Senior Scholarship – $2,500
    Deadline: June 13, 2025
    Open to high school seniors or college students whose lives have been transformed by kindness or are actively spreading kindness. Funds go directly to the school.

  2. Dr. Ahmad Nasef Scholarship – $1,500
    Deadline: June 13, 2025
    For graduating high school seniors who are refugees or immigrants. 3.0+ GPA, family income under $75K, community involvement required. Must attend a 2- or 4-year college or technical school.

  3. Dr. Izora P. Harrison Scholarship – $1,000
    Deadline: June 14, 2025
    For students needing assistance with tuition, books, fees. Open to high school graduates and college students.

  4. Max McElhaney Memorial Educational Scholarship – $3,000
    Deadline: June 15, 2025
    For undergrads majoring in History or Education at a 4-year college/university.

  5. WIA Foundation Scholarship – $5,000
    Deadline: June 15, 2025
    Open to women who are rising juniors/seniors in college majoring in engineering, math, or science and interested in aerospace. U.S. citizens or lawful residents only.

  6. Dixie Scholarship – $1,250
    Deadline: June 15, 2025
    Submit a 500-word essay on how creativity helped you solve problems. Must be 18+ and enrolled in university by Fall 2025.

  7. Rose Pak Memorial Scholarship – $5,000
    Deadline: June 15, 2025
    For Asian/Pacific Islander students living in SF Bay Area with leadership and community service background. Not open to international or full-ride scholarship students.

  8. AACT John Kitt Memorial Scholarship – $2,500
    Deadline: June 15, 2025
    For college sophomores/juniors/seniors majoring in food science, chemistry, or biological sciences. 3.0+ GPA required.

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

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

  11. 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

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

  • IGEN Program at Northwestern University- June 14th

    A fully funded 3-day visit to Northwestern University for rising juniors, seniors, or recent grads exploring Ph.D. pathways. Includes travel, housing, meals, panels, lab tours, and mentorship.

  • Wells Fargo Changemakers Summit 2025-ASAP

    An all-expenses-paid leadership summit for students passionate about driving change in their communities. Participants connect with peers, mentors, and Wells Fargo leaders while developing professional and civic skills.

  • 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.

  • Torch Leadership in Sport Mentoring (USA Basketball)- Free Tavel included

    Deadline: June 30, 2025

    A prestigious, fully funded mentorship program for sport management majors from HBCUs, HSIs, and AANAPISIs. Offers 1:1 coaching, networking with execs, and monthly career workshops.

  • Harvard University – HILS PhD Preview Weekend
    📅 Deadline: June 16, 2025
    🗓️ Program Dates: September 25–27, 2025
    An all-expenses-paid PhD preview program for students applying to life sciences PhD programs this fall. Participants will tour Harvard labs, meet faculty and grad students, explore Boston/Cambridge, and get insider tips on applying to Harvard’s 14 life science PhD programs. Open to college seniors, postbacs, RAs, master’s students, and STEM professionals with research experience.

  • 🛫 Yale in MOHtion Fly-In Program
    📅 Deadline: July 1, 2025
    📍 Program Dates: September 26–28, 2025
    Eligibility:

    • U.S. high school seniors (Class of 2025)

    • Preference for students unable to afford travel to campus
      Program Highlights:

    • Fully funded 3-day visit to Yale's campus

    • Cultural center tours, student panels, college app workshop, and overnight stay in a residential college

    • Optional letter of recommendation, no test scores required
      Cost: Fully covered – travel, meals, housing included

  • University of Colorado Boulder – PhD Advantage Preview
    📅 Deadline: September 8, 2025
    This fully funded program is for prospective STEM PhD applicants planning to apply for Fall 2026. Participants will visit research labs, connect with faculty and current grad students, and explore Boulder. Emphasis on applicants committed to equity and inclusion in STEM.
    🔗 Learn more and apply

  • Swarthmore College – Discover Swarthmore
    📅 Deadline: July 7, 2025
    An all-expenses-paid overnight program for high-achieving high school seniors. Participants attend real Swarthmore classes, stay in dorms, and connect with the campus community in both academic and social spaces.

  • Bryn Mawr College – Lantern Scholars
    📅 Deadline: July 15, 2025
    Dates: September 27–29, 2025
    For first-generation and/or limited-income students. This fully funded experience includes dorm housing, meals, admissions support, class visits, and a deep dive into life at a liberal arts women's college.

  • Columbia University – STARS Fly-In
    📅 Deadline: July 21, 2025
    Dates: October 18–20, 2025
    Open to current high school seniors from rural areas or small towns. This immersive 3-day, 2-night visit features workshops, cultural experiences, and admissions programming in NYC. Columbia covers travel and hotel for students and one parent or guardian.

  • Tufts University – Voices of Tufts Diversity Experience

    📅 Deadline: July 21, 2025

    Program Dates: October 19–20, 2025

    Eligibility: High school seniors from diverse backgrounds, including students of color, first-gen, low-income, and those with limited access to college resources.Details: A fully funded overnight program designed to give students an inside look at Tufts’ academic life, community values, and admissions process. Includes campus tours, student panels, class visits, and conversations with faculty and current students. Travel, lodging, and meals are covered.

  • Dartmouth College – Dartmouth Bound (Indigenous only)
    📅 Deadline: July 21, 2025
    A fully funded college immersion experience for Indigenous rising high school seniors in the U.S. Includes workshops on admissions and aid, dorm stays, class visits, and mentorship from current students and faculty.

💻 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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