February 2025 Newsletter
Discover College and Career Opportunities
We're backkk
Dear Ed Equity Lab Scholars,
The Alumni Society Monthly Newsletter is back! If you’re new here, hiiiii 👋...and if you’ve been here before, you know the drill.
The Alumni Society Newsletter is your go-to resource to stay connected to the Ed Equity Lab AND discover (sometimes exclusive) opportunities for your college and career journey.**
**it's ok to share sometimes too though
Each month, we’ll share events, scholarships, internships, and other opportunities—whether you're in high school or college. We got it all covered. If you have questions or ideas about what you’d like to see in future newsletters, just email us at alumnisocietyboard@edequitylab.org.
From your not-so-secret,
—Alumni Society E-Board
Happy Val/Gal/Pal-entines Day, friends!
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🎓 💵 Navigating Financial Aid: FAFSA, Awards & Making the Right Choice
Check out the session to make informed decisions about your college future!
The Ed Equity Lab hosted a timely-session with our partners from ASU, Brown, and UPenn on understanding financial aid. This event was designed to help scholars and their families navigate financial aid awards, the importance of submitting the FAFSA, and key factors to consider before accepting offers.
📌 What We Covered:
✅ How the FAFSA impacts your financial aid opportunities
✅ Tips from admissions professionals & financial aid experts
✅ What to consider before accepting financial aid offers
Check out our Admissions Series Calendar and join us for our next live session!
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🎓 College and 🏦 Career Corner
Check out these timely opportunities to explore and advance your skills!
QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program
This program equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges.
Deadline: March 20, 2025
Learn more
Matriculate
Connect virtually with a college-student mentor to advise you through the college application, enrollment, and transition process.
Note: Currently only open to high school juniors
Apply
Get Schooled
Receive free text-based updates and support with your college application process.
Note: Currently only open to high school juniors and seniors
Princeton Summer Journalism Program
A four or five-week hybrid summer intensive program after junior year teaching journalism skills (interviewing, writing, etc.) + work one-on-one with a personal college counselor during senior year.
Deadline: February 24, 2025
Apply
Girls Who Code Pathways Program
A six-week opportunity to explore some of the biggest topics in tech.
Deadline: February 26, 2025 (first early deadline)
YIP Institute Public Policy Fellowship
A virtual two-month program for young leaders to collaborate, develop, and propose innovative cross-sector solutions for social, political, economic, and environmental issues.
Deadline: March 8, 2025
Apply
🌟 Spring and Summer Spotlight 🌟
Georgetown University SFS Future Global Leaders Fellowship
This immersive week-long summer academy introduces high school students to key issues in global affairs through lectures, discussions, and activities. Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors from the Washington, DC, and Baltimore area with a strong interest in international affairs are encouraged to apply. Full scholarships cover program costs. Deadline: March 2, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
This two-week online enrichment program is designed for academically driven students in grades 8-11. Each course offers an in-depth exploration of a subject, allowing students to deepen their interests while connecting with like-minded peers. Participants engage with advanced content beyond the typical high school curriculum in a global learning community. Deadline: March 20, 2025 @ 11:59 PM PT
