We want to connect marginalized girls with the life changing programs and experiences they need, to be leaders throughout their lives.
Programs are FREE unless otherwise noted.
STEM Programs
University of Pennsylvania Provost's Summer Mentorship Program (SMP)
Four-week program at Penn’s School of Medicine, Nursing School, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences/IT, the Law and Dental Schools
Up to $1000 participant incentives, Septa pass, etc.
Target demographics: Rising 10-11th graders
When: July-August
ASPIRE Program at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP): Sponsored by The Howley Foundation in partnership with La Salle University
Kickstart your nursing career and receive a $500 stipend
Target demographics: HS Juniors
When: Saturday Sessions, April-June
Howard University School of Business
High School Enrichment Program
Introduces students to college life, teamwork, and business fundamentals.
Target 10-11th grade
When: July
Haverford College Mentoring And Student Teaching (MAST)
https://www.haverford.edu/mast
Hands-on laboratory experiences
Target demographics: Underrepresented middle school students
When: Spring Semester
Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)
https://www.adea.org/SHPEP/
6-week enrichment program for students interested in the Health Profession field
Target demographics: College freshmen or sophomores
When: Summer
TechGirlz
Technology workshops
Target demographics: M.S. girls
When: During School Year
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship & Internships
https://amazonfutureengineer.com
Increasing access to computer science education
$40k college scholarship available
Target demographics: Children and young adults from underserved and underrepresented communities
When: Year-round
Youth Resources/Safe Haven
The Evoluer House
8-week Personal Development Workshop
8-week Youth Workforce Development Program
Target demographics: Girls of color ages 13-18
When: Summer
Steppingstone Scholars
https://www.steppingstonescholars.org
Creates access to educational and workforce opportunities
Target demographics: Talented, underserved students in Philadelphia, ages 10-24
When: Year-round
Dimplez4Dayz
Provides community resources
Offers daily programs and activities for children and youth
Target demographics: Philadelphia Youth
When: Year-round
Level Up Philly
https://www.levelupphilly.org
Holistic Mentoring, counseling, tutoring, dance studio, job placement, etc.
Weekly and monthly gatherings
Target demographics: High risk youth
When: Year-round
Travel
Girls Going Global
https://www.girlsgoingglobal.org
Int'l travel camps - dedicated to empowering girls through travel and cultural exchange
Target demographics: Underrepresented girls 13-17 years old
When: Summer
Cost: Fee-Based
beGirl.World Global Scholars
https://www.begirlworld.com
Empowering black girls through global education and travel - Study Abroad Scholarships offered
Target demographics: Black teen girls
When: Year-round
Cost: Fee-Based
Journalism Program
Princeton University Summer Journalism Program
https://www.psjp.princeton.edu
10-day Residential Journalism Institute
Target demographics: Low-income, HS Junior
Included: Air or ground transportation to and from campus, housing, meals, and equipment for assignments
When: August
FREE Dorm Decor
The Vogue Room Foundation
https://www.thevogueroomfoundation.org
Provides minority first generation college students with a stylish dorm room to alleviate the burden of expenses that come with furnishing campus decor.