ᰔ Hi girlies! 💞 Summer is here!! let's have our hot girl summer.

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June 04, 2025

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ᰔ ฅ՞•ﻌ•՞ฅ Hi girlies!

Is it just me or is my skin glowing, my body feeling light, and my mind finally at ease?? Summer break is really doing what it needs to do 😌💆🏽‍♀️

I’ve been seeing so many TikToks of people starting their summer internships, and if that’s you-go off!! I hope you’re stepping into new spaces with confidence and learning so much. My internship doesn’t start until July 21, so I still have a bit of time to relax before I jump into full corporate girly mode 💼👠 I’ll be based in NYC this summer, so if you're around, let’s connect!

And don’t worry—Girls on Campus isn’t going anywhere!! I’ll still be running things, but I’m thinking of bringing on 1-2 people to help out behind the scenes so we can keep growing and sharing even more resources for students. If you're passionate about helping other girls succeed and want to be part of something meaningful, stay tuned 😉

What are your summer plans?? Whether you're interning, relaxing, traveling, or just figuring things out—I’m rooting for you 💖

Outsmart college costs

Ready for next semester? June is a key time to assess how you’ll cover college costs. And considering federal aid often isn’t enough, you might have to consider private student loans.

You’re just in time, though—most schools recommend applying about two months before tuition is due. By now, colleges start sending final cost-of-attendance letters, revealing how much you’ll need to bridge the gap.

Understanding your options now can help ensure you’re prepared and avoid last-minute stress. View Money’s best student loans list to find lenders with low rates and easy online application.

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Advice Column 💌

Let’s be real. Most of us were never taught how to build self-worth. I wasn’t. As a first-gen, low-income Latina raised by a single mom, I grew up learning how to work hard, be polite, and stay grateful. But I was never really taught how to be proud of myself without guilt. I didn’t know how to take up space without feeling like I was being “too much.” Even now, when I share wins or updates on LinkedIn, I sometimes pause before posting. There’s this unspoken fear that showing pride in your growth means you're bragging. But that’s the mindset we need to unlearn. Sharing your journey is not bragging. It’s storytelling. It’s personal branding. And it’s necessary if you want to grow your network, your confidence, and your impact. If you don’t tell your story, who will? No one cares about your journey more than you do! Most people are too focused on their own.

Your self-concept, the way you see and carry yourself, affects every part of your life. You can’t build a dream life when deep down, you don’t believe you deserve it. I used to think I had to wait until I had everything figured out to show up with confidence. I thought once I had the perfect internship, the glowing resume, or enough people cheering me on, then I’d feel ready. But that feeling never came until I decided to create it for myself. The truth is, you don’t have to earn your worth. You already have it. The real shift happens when you stop waiting for proof and start acting like you are already her. That’s what personal branding really is. It’s not curating a fake image, it’s showing up consistently as the version of you who knows her value.

If you’re nervous about using LinkedIn or building your brand, remember this. You do not need to be perfect. You just need to be real. Talk about your experiences. Share what you’re learning. Reflect on your journey in your own voice. That is how people connect with you. That is how you stand out. You do not need a fancy title or polished post to make an impact. You just need the courage to start.

Here are five reminders that helped me step into that mindset and might help you too:

  1. Your confidence will make some people uncomfortable and that’s not your problem. Some people will say you’re too full of yourself. They will try to humble you when they see you shining. That is their own discomfort speaking. Do not shrink. Keep going.

  2. You don’t owe people the old version of you. If you’ve grown, healed, and evolved, don’t feel guilty for it. You don’t have to keep performing the struggling version of yourself just to make others feel better.

  3. Identity-based choices are powerful. Stop saying you hope it works out and start asking what the girl who already has it would do today. Would she apply anyway? Speak up in the meeting? Pitch herself? That is how you become her.

  4. You won’t always feel ready and that is okay. Confidence doesn’t mean you’re never scared. It means you do the thing even when your hands are shaking. That is where growth lives.

  5. If you wait for the world to validate you, you’ll be waiting forever. External validation feels good but it can’t be the foundation. Learn to clap for yourself first. Everything else is extra.

So whether you're just getting started or stepping into your next chapter, remember this. You don’t attract what you want. You attract what you believe. Choose to believe you are already worthy. Already enough. Already her. You don’t need to prove yourself to become her. You just need to stop apologizing for already being her.

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. QIntern 2025 – Virtual Global Quantum Internship- UNPAID
    Deadline: June 9, 2025

    A global virtual internship hosted by QWorld, connecting interns and mentors to collaborate on quantum computing projects, research, or educational materials. Runs from July 1 to August 15, 2025. Interns will work on one project and gain experience while building international connections. Open to students and learners worldwide interested in quantum science and tech.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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. JGS Fellows – Imagining America- $2,000 plus a trip
    📅 Deadline: July 15, 2025.
    What it is: A paid, remote fellowship for publicly engaged artists, designers, and scholars focused on racial and social justice through the arts.
    Eligibility: Undergraduate students from marginalized communities in any field

  2.  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.

🏢 In-Person / Hybrid Programs- No Housing provided

  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.

Scholarships ദ്ദിᵔ.˛.ᵔ₎

  • Graduating high school seniors who are refugees or immigrants (citizenship not required)

  • 3.0+ GPA, family income under $75,000

  • Community service & extracurricular involvement

  • Planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college or technical school

  • Requires guidance counselor endorsement

$5,000 Rose Pak Memorial Scholarship
📅 June 15, 2025
Eligibility:

  • Asian/Pacific Islander (API) students

  • Incoming college freshman to senior (Fall 2025)

  • Must live in one of the 9 SF Bay Area counties

  • Strong leadership and community service

  • Not for international or full-ride scholarship students

Dr. Izora P. Harrison Scholarship- June 14th
📅 Deadline: June 14th
Eligibility: Open to students needing assistance with tuition, books, access codes, and fees. Created to honor Dr. Harrison’s commitment to educational access.
Grant: Amount varies; designed to support college expenses

🍬 $2,500 AACT John Kitt Memorial Scholarship
📅 June 15, 2025
Eligibility:College sophomores, juniors, or seniors (2025–2026). Majoring in food, chemical, biological sciences. 3.0+ GPA. Demonstrated interest in confectionery technology

Deloitte Photo Grant – Open Call 2025- June 30th
📅 Deadline: June 30th
Eligibility: Open globally to photographers of all levels. Submit a photo series or visual story aligned with social impact themes.
Grant: Recognition + potential funding opportunities for selected works

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 ₊˚

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 🛫 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

💻 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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