ฅ՞•ﻌ•՞ฅ Hi girlies!
Wait… summer is almost here?? in like 3 months.. I think less? I hope you’re get at least a little time to slow down, reset, and actually enjoy it. This week’s opportunities are especially good — a lot of them are centered around fully funded travel programs and fly-in experiences, so definitely take advantage if that’s something you’ve been wanting to try.
If you’re a high school student, don’t forget we have free list of fly in programs to help you visit those colleges for free. And for those thinking ahead… we’re currently working on resources for grad school applications too — coming very soon.
Enjoy this week’s list 💕 we found some really strong opportunities with near deadlines, so don’t wait too long to apply.
Apply to our scholarship that is closing in 6 days:
We also launched our own scholarship with educations.com!
Amount: $1,500 (paid directly toward tuition or institutional fees).
Eligibility: Open to students worldwide who are applying to a program listed in the educations.com Social Science directory. Both U.S. and international students are welcome.
Our free resource of the week 💌
List of Fly in Programs for HS students!
Fly-in programs are all-expenses-paid college visit experiences designed for high school seniors—especially first-gen, low-income, and underrepresented students (BUT NOT ALWAYS) You’ll stay in dorms, tour campus, attend classes, and connect with students and faculty. It’s a free way to explore colleges and build relationships that can boost your admission chances.
✨ Advice column ✨
Hungry vs desperate and why people can tell
The other day I was talking to one of my coworkers and somehow the conversation turned into how I think the job is going. I recently started full time after graduating from college :) and he told me he has been hearing good feedback and that it seems like I actually like it. Then out of nowhere he said “you’re passionate… you’re hungry.”
And I just sat there like… hungry? is that a good thing or a bad thing?
Because for the past few weeks I’ve been doing what I thought I was supposed to do. Asking people who else I should introduce myself to. Trying to meet more people. Trying to learn fast. Trying to be around the right conversations. And I didn’t even realize how that might come across until he said that.
So I started thinking about it more. And even asking other coworkers what they think “hungry” means.
And I think what I realized is that people can feel the difference between someone who is hungry and someone who is desperate almost immediately. Not because they’re overanalyzing you, but because of how you move.
Hungry feels calm. It feels like you’re curious but you have some direction. Like you’re asking questions because you actually want to understand something, not just because you think you should be asking. It feels like you’re building real relationships, not just trying to meet as many people as possible.
Desperate feels different. It feels rushed. Like you’re reaching for anything. Talking to everyone the same way. Asking for opportunities before you even understand what’s going on. And I think the biggest difference is that when you’re desperate, people can feel that you need something from them, instead of wanting to learn from them.
And that changes everything.
Because when someone feels like you’re hungry, they want to help you. They want to invest in you. They remember you. But when it feels desperate, even if your intentions are good, it can come off like they’re just part of your checklist.
That comment honestly made me reflect on how I’ve been moving these past few weeks. Like instead of asking “who else should I meet?” I’ve been trying to slow down and think “what am I actually trying to learn right now?” and “who would actually help me understand that?”
It’s such a small shift but it changes the energy completely.
I think especially when you’re starting your career, it’s so easy to feel like you have to prove yourself fast. Like you have to meet everyone, know everything, be everywhere. And that’s where that desperate energy can sneak in without you even realizing it.
But hunger is not about doing more. It’s about being intentional.
And the crazy part is you don’t have to convince people you’re hungry. They can already tell. It shows in how you ask questions, how you listen, and how you follow up.
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All opportunities down bellow divided by section🎀☺️🧸🌸
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: APRIL 30, 2026 · 11:59 PM PT
Women’s Empowerment Scholarship — $1,500 Deadline: May 1, 2026 Available to female students with strong academics and community involvement. Supports women pursuing higher education with demonstrated leadership and service. Apply through the official scholarship site.
Oracle Women in Leadership Scholarship — $1,500 Deadline: May 1, 2026 Available to women interested in leadership, especially in business or tech. Focuses on developing female leaders in professional fields. Apply through the official scholarship site.
Lisa Michelle Memorial Fund Scholarship (Fall 2026) — $1,000 (1st place), $500 (2nd), $250 (3rd) × 3 winners. Eligibility: Must be a legal U.S. or Canadian citizen enrolled in a college, university, or trade school. Thelmmfund Must have 3.0 minimum GPA and have lost a parent/guardian, grandparent, sibling, or spouse to substance abuse Thelmmfund (death certificate required). Any major. Requires 800–1,500 word essay about your experience. DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2026 ·
TELACU College Success Program Scholarship / Dr. David C. Lizarraga Graduate Fellowship — $500–$5,000 × multiple winners. Eligibility: Open to all college-bound or college-enrolled students. Priority given to first-generation college students, those with financial need, 2.5+ GPA, full-time enrollment at a 4-year institution for 2026–2027, permanent residents of CA, IL, NY, or TX, and Business/STEAM majors. Accepted participants must attend required sessions/workshops, verify enrollment, and complete community service hours. DEADLINE: JUNE 15, 2026 · 11:59 PM PDT.
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✨ 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: April 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT
👉 Apply here
If you're even thinking about applying to scholarships this summer, this is an easy one to try. 💕
Paid Remote/Hybrid opportunities
MobilizeGreen Virtual Youth Conservation Crew Leader — $650/week stipend Deadline: Rolling (apply ASAP) Available to students at least 2 years out of high school and age 21+. Lead virtual environmental education programs, mentor youth, and facilitate projects in sustainability and conservation. Fully remote June–July 2026. Apply through MobilizeGreen official site.
Aliento Arizona's Future Fellowship — Up to $4,000 stipend × multiple fellows selected.Eligibility: Must be enrolled in an Arizona high school, community college, or university for the 2026–2027 school year. Must commit to 10 hours/week over a 10-month period (August–May). Preferred but not required to have attended at least 3 Aliento events. Dreamers and students from mixed-status families highly encouraged to apply. Fellows must plan and execute a minimum of 3 campus events, attend monthly Saturday cohort meetings in person, recruit a team for Education Day at the Arizona State Capitol, and maintain a relationship with at least one school staff member. Must submit application with an up to 3-minute video. Fellowship approved by the Arizona State Board of Education for the Seal of Civics Literacy. DEADLINE: JULY 12, 2026 · 11:59 PM MST.
Howard County Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) — $16.00/hr × up to 15 hrs/week × 6 weeks, FULLY REMOTE. Eligibility: Must be between 14–15 years old. Must have access to a reliable internet connection and a computer with a working microphone and camera. No minimum education or experience requirements. Howard County, Maryland program. Duties may include basic administrative/clerical tasks such as filing and scanning documents, tracking business expenses, documenting inventory, answering and directing phone calls, attending and taking notes at staff meetings, preparing materials for trainings, and proofreading print and web deliverables. Program runs July 6, 2026 – August 14, 2026. Capped at approximately 350 total participants across all age groups. Must complete online employment application — no paper applications accepted. DEADLINE: APPLY ASAP
NACME National Virtual Bridge (NVB) Program 2026 — $500 stipend upon successful completion × multiple participants selected. Eligibility: Must be a first-time, first-year college student. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Must be majoring or planning to major in computer science or engineering. Must be matriculating in a Bachelor of Science program at a NACME Partner Institution or Engineering Plus Alliance university/college.
Important Ones
Fully funded (travel/housing/tuition covered) + Partial ones
Deloitte Compass Conference — Fully funded (travel + lodging) Deadline: Rolling Available to undergraduate students graduating 2029–2030 with a 3.2+ GPA and age 18+. Attend an immersive accounting conference with workshops, mentorship, and networking at Deloitte University in Texas. Apply through Deloitte careers site
United Nations University Junior Fellows Internship — Monthly stipend (varies) Deadline: May–June 2026 cycle Available to graduate-level students or recent postgraduates under 32. Work on research, communications, and policy projects with the UN (some remote work possible).
Unpaid- iCivics Youth Fellowship —× 34 fellows selected nationally, VIRTUAL (with one D.C. trip).Eligibility: Must be a current U.S. high school student. Fellows begin with a multi-day symposium in Washington, D.C., then meet regularly via Zoom throughout the year with their national cohort. iCivics Fellows build a Civic Engagement Portfolio, conduct a Community Research Project, and collaborate with peers from across the country. Stipend provided in recognition of expertise, time, and leadership. Alumni join the Youth Fellowship Alumni Network with opportunities to mentor future fellows and participate in national civic events. Now in its seventh year. DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2026. Apply: https://vision.icivics.org/get-involved/students/
