ฅ՞•ﻌ•՞ฅ Hi girlies!

Summer is moving fast, and a lot of the best student opportunities are closing before July even starts. This week, I found fellowships for students who care about climate action, leadership, advocacy, and turning ideas into real projects.

These are the kinds of programs that can help you build your resume, meet mentors, earn volunteer hours, and finally have something meaningful to talk about in future essays, applications, and interviews.

Make sure to read all of it!

Add to our playlist!

✩ Final days to apply for these opportunities ✩

See more down below!

₁₎ Youth Environmental Advocacy Fellowship 2026 — Free virtual fellowship for high school and post-secondary students ages 13–22 living in Canada who are interested in sustainability, climate action, and water conservation. Participants will build advocacy, communication, and leadership skills, connect with mentors and peers, and can earn up to 50 volunteer hours. Sessions take place July 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, and 17, with a final presentation on July 24. Deadline:June 26, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

2) Emerging Leaders Fellowship — Free 6-week virtual fellowship for California students ages 14–24 who are leading a nonprofit, community project, advocacy campaign, social enterprise, or an idea they want to grow. Participants can apply individually or as a team of two and will strengthen their project, build leadership skills, and connect with mentors and other young changemakers. Program runs July 6 – August 10, 2026. Deadline: June 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

ᰔThe Psychology of Interviews

One of the biggest mistakes people make in interviews is thinking the interview is only about giving the “right” answers. Yes, your experience matters. Yes, your resume matters. But interviews are also deeply psychological. The person across from you is not just asking, “Can this person do the job?” They are also asking, “Do I trust them? Can I picture working with them? Are they present? Are they thoughtful? Do they understand the room?”

A small but powerful thing: notice your interviewers. Learn their names. Write them down if you need to. When you respond, use their name naturally.

For example, instead of saying, “That’s a great question,” you can say, “That’s a great question, Maria.” Or, “Yes, James, that connects to something I worked on in my last role.”

This does something subtle. It shows you are not just performing a memorized script. You are present with the person in front of you. People like feeling seen, and using someone’s name respectfully creates a sense of connection. It also helps you slow down and respond like you are having a real conversation, not just surviving a test.

Another important thing is to understand that interviews are not only about proving yourself. They are about building confidence in the interviewer’s mind. Every answer should make them feel more certain that you are reliable, coachable, thoughtful, and able to communicate clearly.

The interview is not always about convincing them from zero. A lot of the time, they already have a person or a few people in mind, and the interview is the final step to confirm that feeling. They want to see how you communicate, how you carry yourself, how you think, and whether the person on the application matches the person in conversation. So instead of walking in with the mindset of “I need to prove I belong here,” try thinking, “They already saw potential in me. Now I just need to make it easier for them to choose me.”

When answering, do not rush to fill every silence. A confident pause is better than a panicked answer. You can say, “Let me think about that for a second,” and then answer with structure. That shows maturity. It tells the interviewer you are not afraid to think before speaking.

Also, pay attention to what the interviewer seems to care about. If they ask follow-up questions about teamwork, communication, deadlines, or leadership, that is a signal. They are showing you what matters to them. Do not ignore those clues. Adjust your examples to match what they are trying to understand.

A quick interview hack: connect the company back to your story, and show how you have grown.

Do not just say, “I’m excited about this company.” Be specific. Mention something you noticed about them, connect it to your own experience, and then explain how that experience helped you grow.

Use this simple structure:

1. Name what you noticed about the company.
“I noticed your team focuses on…”

2. Connect it to your own experience.
“That stood out to me because I’ve also…”

3. Show what you learned or how you grew.
“Through that experience, I learned…”

4. Bring it back to the role.
“That’s why I’m excited about this opportunity, because…”

Example:

“Maria, I noticed your team focuses a lot on expanding access for first-generation students, and that stood out to me because I’ve done similar work through my campus organization. When I first started, I mostly focused on sharing resources, but over time I learned that access is not just about posting opportunities — it’s about making students feel like those opportunities are actually meant for them. That experience helped me become a stronger communicator and more intentional leader, which is why I’m excited about this role and the chance to support work that creates real access for students.”

Tip: You can copy and paste this example and structure into ChatGPT, along with the role or opportunity description, so it can better adjust the response to what you are applying for.

✨ 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: May 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT
👉 Apply here

Fully funded Opportunities