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ฅ՞•ﻌ•՞ฅ Hi girlies!
Internship season is coming to an end for many students, and we are wishing you the best as you wait to hear about a potential return offer!
Receiving one is exciting, but not receiving one does not mean your internship was unsuccessful. You still gained real-world experience, developed new skills, completed meaningful projects, expanded your professional network, and learned more about the type of work you may—or may not—want to pursue.
Take time to update your résumé and LinkedIn while the details are still fresh. Write down your accomplishments, save nonconfidential examples of your work, ask for feedback, and stay connected with the people who supported you. You can also request a recommendation or ask whether they would be comfortable serving as a future reference.
A return offer is only one possible outcome. The experience you gained can still help you secure your next internship, scholarship, fellowship, leadership role, or full-time opportunity. Be proud of how far you have come, and keep building from here.
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✩ Final days to apply for these opportunities ✩
See more down below!
Born This Way Foundation
A two-year international advisory program for young people passionate about mental health, kindness and creating positive change. Members receive $2,500 per year—a total of $5,000—and commit approximately four hours per month. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Application: https://forms.gle/zQXAsg9t3sUq1E6j6
2026 Diane Nash Fall Outreach Fellowship
A three-month fellowship with 1K Women Strong focused on voter outreach, advocacy, grassroots organizing and strengthening political power for Black women. Fellows receive a stipend, mentorship, professional training and networking opportunities. The announcement lists women college students ages 18–22 who attend college and live in Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas or Virginia. Program dates: August–November 2026. Deadline: Not listed; apply as soon as possible.
Application: https://lnkd.in/gwYs6E3S
Advice column
Wo not need to be the loudest person in the room, but people should know that you are engaged.
At the same time, avoid appearing interested only in receiving an offer. Focus on learning and contributing.
All opportunities down below divided by section🎀🧸🌸
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Scholarships to apply for now!
𑣲⋆｡˚Paid Fully In person/ Remote/Hybrid opportunities
New- $20/Hour Student Press Freedom Internship
A fully remote fall internship offering hands-on experience in advocacy, communications, journalism, legal research, and student press-freedom campaigns.
Eligibility: Current college students and recent graduates
Pay: $20 per hour for approximately 20 hours per week
Program dates: Flexible dates during Fall 2026
Application review begins: August 31, 2026
Information: https://splc.org/2026/08/rosalind-g-stark-student-press-freedom-internship-fall-2026/New- $17/Hour ACLU of Texas Legal Internship
A remote civil-rights internship supporting legal research and work related to racial justice, voting rights, free speech, and other civil-liberties issues.
Eligibility: Undergraduate students who have completed at least one year of college; location eligibility should be confirmed with the organization
Pay: $17 per hour for 10–12 hours per week
Program dates: September 28–December 4, 2026
Deadline: August 15, 2026
Information: https://www.aclutx.org/jobs/intern-legal/New- Up to $730/Month Olympic Refuge Foundation Fellowship
A part-time remote fellowship focused on research and advocacy involving sport, refugees, displaced communities, and people with lived experience of displacement.
Eligibility: Applicants ages 18 or older with personal lived experience of displacement; no university degree required
Stipend: $150–$730 per month depending on the fellow’s country classification
Program dates: September 2026–August 2027
Deadline: August 19, 2026
Information: https://www.olympics.com/en/olympic-refuge-foundation/news/applications-now-open-orf-think-tank-lived-experience-fellowNew- $500 National Geographic and The Nature Conservancy Externship
A fully remote eight-week community conservation program focused on environmental research, mapping, data visualization, and science communication.
Eligibility: Young people worldwide ages 18–25; no previous conservation coursework or professional experience required
Stipend: $500 upon successful completion
Program dates: September 14–November 2026
Deadline: August 30, 2026
Information: https://www.extern.com/national-geographic-society-the-nature-conservancy-externships/community-conservation-data-visualization-and-mapping-externshipNew- Up to $2,500 True Blue Fellowship
A remote youth fellowship supporting creative community projects addressing oceans, waterways, environmental justice, and climate change.
Eligibility: Individuals, groups, or youth-led organizations worldwide; participants must be ages 16–24
Funding: Up to $2,500 in project funding, plus mentorship and training
Program dates: January–December 2027
Deadline: August 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET
Information: https://bowseat.org/programs/true-blue-fellowship/
𑣲⋆｡˚Fully funded Opportunities
🌸Fully Funded Fly-In — Destination: Denison
A three-day campus experience at Denison University for rising high school seniors. Denison covers airfare, a private hotel room, local transportation and meals. Students selected for the program who later enroll through Early Decision receive a $30,000 merit scholarship, a no-loan financial-aid package and full demonstrated financial need. Deadline: August 17, 2026.
Official information: https://denison.edu/campus/admission/destination-denison
🌸Fully Funded Fly-In — Preview Pitzer
An all-expenses-paid visit to Pitzer College where students meet professors, connect with current students and receive college-application guidance. Deadline: August 21, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Official information: https://www.pitzer.edu/admission-aid/visit/preview-pitzer-program
🌸Devon Geoscience Day
An all-expenses-paid geoscience and recruiting experience in Oklahoma City for graduate-level and prospective graduate students.
Deadline: August 16, 2026
https://lnkd.in/gwYAa5Q8
🌸Fully Funded Leadership Program — MCEC Caregiving Youth Student Leadership Program
A five-day leadership experience at the University of Texas at San Antonio for high school students who help care for, or are affected by the care needs of, a wounded, ill or injured veteran. MCEC covers round-trip flights, hotel accommodations, meals, scheduled activities and transportation during the program. A student/parent application and adult recommendation are required. Deadline: August 27, 2026.
