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Omg, summer is basically here. First, congratulations to everyone who graduated this year! Whether you finished high school, college, a program, or a big chapter in your life, I hope you take a second to feel proud of yourself.
Change can feel scary, but it can also be really beautiful. When I look back at middle school, high school, and college, I honestly don’t feel the need to go back. I’m grateful for those seasons, but I’m also happy they happened the way they did. They taught me what I needed, gave me memories, and helped me grow into the person I am now. I hope one day you can look back at this season the same way: with peace, gratitude, and no regrets.
Also… would anyone be down to make a Girls on Campus summer playlist? Like a shared Spotify or Apple Music playlist where everyone can add songs for the summer? It could be cute to have a community playlist filled with songs for studying, driving, walking around campus, beach days, internships, healing, and just romanticizing life a little.
Would you want Spotify, Apple Music, or both? And yes, anyone can add any song. 💕
Would you want us to create a shared summer playlist? Which platform should we use?
✨ Advice column ✨
What to do this summer if you do not have an internship or you are too young to work
Not having an internship does not mean your summer has to be empty. If you are too young to work, missed deadlines, or could not find a formal opportunity, focus on building proof of your skills. You want to end the summer with something you can point to and say, “I made this, I learned this, or I helped with this.”
One underrated option is creating a small journalism-style project. This can work for any major. If you are interested in business, write an article about small businesses in your neighborhood and how they use social media. If you like health, interview students about stress, sleep, or food access. If you like education, write about tutoring, college access, or what resources students wish they had. You do not need to be a journalism major. You are practicing research, writing, interviewing, and communication.
Start with one question. For example: “How are small businesses in my city using social media?” or “What do students wish they knew before applying to college?” Then ask classmates, teachers, family friends, neighbors, or local business owners 3–5 questions. Turn your findings into a short article, Google Doc, LinkedIn post, Medium article, Substack post, Canva PDF, or Instagram carousel.
You can also find small paid opportunities in your neighborhood. With parent or guardian permission if needed, post on Nextdoor or reach out to neighbors directly. Offer simple services like dog walking, babysitting, tutoring younger students, watering plants, organizing closets, creating flyers, designing Canva invitations, taking product photos, or helping a small business set up social media.
For example, reach out to a local bakery, nail tech, dog walker, tutor, hairstylist, or food vendor and offer to create 5 Canva posts, write captions, organize their Instagram highlights, or make a simple content calendar for a small fee. Even a small project counts because you worked with a real person, understood what they needed, and delivered something useful.
Keep it simple: choose one service, make 2–3 samples, write a short message explaining what you offer, send it to 5–10 people, and save examples of your work for a portfolio. By the end of the summer, you could have a mini article, a few client samples, volunteer experience, or a new skill you actually used. That is still experience, even without a formal internship.
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Scholarships
Click each name to apply. Listed by grade, then deadline. Hidden Gem= Low completion scholarships
ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship — $2,206 × 50 winners. Open to U.S. residents. Quick form entry. Winners announced at the end of each month.DEADLINE: May 30, 2026 · 11:59 PM PT
ScholarshipOwl Graduate Student Scholarship — $1,000 × 1 monthly winner. Open to graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in 2026. No essay, no GPA requirement, quick form entry. Winner announced at the end of each month. DEADLINE: May 31, 2026 · 8:59 PM PDT
Sin Paredes Scholarship — $2,500
Open to DACA recipients and undocumented students pursuing higher education. Created by Corporate Pero Latinos to break down financial and legal barriers. No minimum number of recipients — the number of awards may change based on funding and applications received.
DEADLINE: August 30, 2026 · 11:59 PM ET
Andrea R. Lacy "Grit Award" Scholarship — $500
Open to graduating high school seniors who have shown tenacity in overcoming challenges and plan to pursue higher education or vocational training. Must have community service experience, demonstrated financial need, and a 3.0 GPA. Up to three scholarships may be awarded.
DEADLINE: May 27, 2026
EJHM Foundation Scholarship — $500 (Multiple Awards)
Open to eligible students who demonstrate leadership, compassion, service, and a commitment to making a difference. Created in honor of Elijah Jayden Hawkins-Maynor and his legacy of service. The foundation plans to award multiple $500 scholarships.
DEADLINE: May 29, 2026 · 11:59 PM
Alpha Delta Omega Military Sorority Scholarship — $500 × 4
Open to non-sorority applicants for the 2026–2027 academic year. Four scholarships available for students who demonstrate character, integrity, initiative, academic promise, school/community involvement, and financial need. Requires resume-style application, transcript, recommendations, autobiography, and essay.
DEADLINE: June 3, 2026 · 11:59 PM
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💸 50 winners in total |$1000 each | 🗓️ Deadline: May 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT
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If you're even thinking about applying to scholarships this summer, this is an easy one to try. 💕
Paid Remote/Hybrid opportunities
The Civics Center High School Summer Internship — $17.50/hr
Open to current high school students nationwide. A six-week, fully virtual program focused on civic engagement — you'll learn to run nonpartisan voter registration drives, build organizing skills, and work independently in your community. About 6 hours per week, starting early July 2026.
DEADLINE: May 25, 2026
Girl Up USA Coalition Leaders 2026–2027 — Up to $2,000 in regional project funding — Serve on the Organizing & Advisory Council connecting grassroots action with national strategy. Support and grow Girl Up Clubs in your region, advise on national campaigns and partnerships, amplify girls' voices across the U.S. Ages 13–24. 5–10 hours/month. Includes mentorship, training, and national opportunities. DEADLINE: MAY 26, 2026 · 11:59 PM
Google Student Ambassador Program 2026 — Paid, Remote
Open to full-time U.S. undergraduates, all majors. Promote AI tools like Gemini on campus — organize events, create social media content, gather feedback, and work with Google teams. Up to 15 hours/week, Aug/Sep through Dec 2026.
DEADLINE: May 29, 2026
MobilizeGreen Virtual Youth Conservation Crew Leader — $650/week
Open to applicants 21+ who are at least 2 years out of high school. In partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, lead virtual crews of young people through environmental education on wildfire management, ecology, sustainability, and outdoor careers. Fully remote. Mandatory training June 8–19, then two three-week cohorts through July 31, Mon–Fri.
DEADLINE: Rolling — positions fill fast, apply ASAP
Inspiring Women Fellowship Program 2026 — Remote, Global
Open to young women ages 15–20, Grade 9 through 2nd year university, based anywhere in the world. Fully remote opportunity to challenge yourself, grow your skills, and step into your potential.
DEADLINE: June 14, 2026
Power of Dreams Fellowship — Stipend Upon Completion
Open to incoming college students from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds. A 4-week virtual summer program by HBCU 20x20 & Save a Girl Save a World with professional development, networking with industry leaders, and career readiness workshops. July 7–28, 2026.
DEADLINE: June 13, 2026
Unpaid/ Mentorship-BGBM Mentorship Program — Virtual, Free
Open to Black girls ages 16–22. Black Girls Behind Music prepares mentees with career-ready skills across music management, A&R, publishing, publicity, artist relations, touring, songwriting, production, digital marketing, music tech, entertainment law, and more. Virtual meetings every Saturday, Sep–Dec 2026.
DEADLINE: June 22, 2026
Important Ones
Fully funded (travel/housing/tuition covered) + Partial ones
CSPC Presidential Fellows Innovation Fellowship — All Expenses Paid
Open to STEM sophomores, juniors, seniors, or grad students at accredited U.S. colleges (U.S. and non-U.S. citizens). Includes an all-expenses-paid conference trip to Washington, D.C. and a program-assigned research mentor.
DEADLINE: July 1, 2026 · 11:59 PM ET
Legal Empowerment Fellowship (DLG) — Free + Paid Stipend
Open to all NYC-area high schoolers. A paid, year-long fellowship taking real first-year law school classes every Saturday at Fordham University School of Law (Sep–June). Covers contracts, torts, civil procedure, constitutional law & more. Breakfast, lunch, and transportation all included at zero cost.
DEADLINE: July 5, 2026
VOLUNTEER + $500 STIPEND
YLC Steering Committee (SAVE LGBT) — $500 Stipend
Open to students interested in event planning and LGBTQ+ advocacy. Help build the Youth Leadership Conference at FIU BBC on Sep 25, 2026. ~5–7 hrs/week from June 15–Sep 30 with weekly virtual meetings and in-person attendance at the conference. Major resume booster.
DEADLINE: June 7, 2026
Business Today 52nd International Conference — All-expenses-paid, Manhattan, NYC— All-expenses-paid 3-day conference (November 6–8, 2026) bringing together diverse, business-oriented undergraduates from around the world. Theme: "The Social Architecture" — exploring how relationships, rituals, and trust shape organizations in an age of data and automation. Features keynotes, panels, and interactive sessions with top CEOs and leaders. Past speakers include heads of Forbes, Coca-Cola, Citigroup, Marriott, S&P Global, and BET+. Virtual attendance option also available. Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate (no grad students). Princeton students not eligible. EARLY DEADLINE: JUNE 20, 2026 REGULAR DEADLINE: AUGUST 10, 2026
In Person opportunities
ITbiz Choose Tech Accelerator — Up to $1,040 Stipend
Open to young adults ages 18–28 in Northern California (Alameda, San Mateo, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Contra Costa, San Joaquin, or Sacramento County; must meet WIOA eligibility). Tech workforce training across healthcare, logistics, office admin, customer service, government, and IT support. Includes career coaching, resume prep, job fair, and placement support.
DEADLINE: May 27, 2026
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Noble Career Office — Paid Summer Youth Employment
Open to youth ages 16–24 (Chicago Cook County residents, proof of low/no income required). Virtual program with paid professional skills training plus a paid internship. Covers resume writing, interviewing skills, financial literacy, and career coaching.
DEADLINE: Apply now
