April 2025 - college & career opportunities - tech internships, career template, scholarships and international fellowships

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👩🏽‍💻 Programs and Opportunities

👩🏽‍💻 Student Opportunities

⭐️Internship Programs: Summer 2025 & 2026 Opportunities

Overview: A variety of summer internships across industries, including software engineering, digital marketing, AI, telecommunications, product design, finance, and event marketing. These programs offer hands-on experience, mentorship, and career development.

• Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and graduate students in relevant fields such as Computer Science, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, and Design. Specific requirements vary by role.

• Deadline: Not specified; early applications are encouraged.

• Link: click here

⭐️Opportunity: Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2025.

Overview: GSoC is a global program that connects students and beginner contributors with open-source organizations to work on real-world coding projects under expert mentorship. Participants gain hands-on experience and contribute to meaningful software development.

• Eligibility: Open to students and beginners in software development who are new to open-source contributions. No prior professional experience required.

• Deadline: April 8, 2025.

• Link: click here

⭐ Opportunity: Google Spark Program.

Overview: Google Spark is a virtual program designed to introduce first- and second-year undergraduate students to careers in technology. Participants will engage in skill-building workshops, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

• Eligibility: Open to first- and second-year undergraduate students from historically underrepresented backgrounds in tech..

• Deadline: Not specified. Check the link below regularly.

• Link: click here

⭐ Internship: Amazon’s Year-Round SWE Internship

Overview: The Jr. SDE role is part of Amazon's Jr Developer Program - a year-round internship opportunity that offers a symbiotic relationship between work and school. Jrs. receive 1:1 mentoring throughout their time in the program, receiving guidance and insight from a full-time Amazonian on their team.

• Eligibility: Open to those pursuing bachelors or master’s degrees in computer science graduating in 2027 or beyond, living within commuting distance to Seattle

• Link: click here

⭐️Fellowship Program: Bayer Foundation Fellowships 2025.

Overview: The Bayer Foundation offers up to €10,000 in funding for master's, PhD, and medical students to pursue international research projects or internships, enhancing their academic programs with global experience.

• Eligibility: Open to students worldwide enrolled in relevant master's, PhD, or medical programs. Applicants studying in Germany must undertake placements abroad, while those studying outside Germany must conduct their fellowships at a German research institution

• Deadline: April 11, 2025.

• Link: click here

⭐ Grad School Scholarship: Schwarzman Scholars Program 2026-2027

Overview: A fully-funded, one-year master's program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, designed to prepare future global leaders by deepening their understanding of China and its role in global affairs.

• Eligibility: Open to candidates aged 18-28 with an undergraduate degree or its equivalent. Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of Mandarin is not.

• Application Deadline: Apr 2025 - Sep 2025.

• Link: click here.

⭐ Grad School Scholarship: Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans 2025

Overview: A merit-based fellowship that provides up to $90,000 in funding for graduate education in the U.S. The program supports immigrants and children of immigrants who demonstrate exceptional creativity, originality, and initiative in their chosen fields.

• Eligibility: Open to immigrants and children of immigrants pursuing graduate studies in the U.S. Applicants must be 30 years old or younger as of the application deadline and plan to enroll full-time in a graduate program for the 2025–2026 academic year.

• Deadline: Mid-April - October 30, 2025.

• Link: Click here.

⭐️Grad School Scholarship Program: The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship Program.

Overview: This fully funded scholarship supports African students pursuing a one-year Honours or two-year Master’s degree in South Africa. It covers tuition, accommodation, meals, and other expenses while offering leadership development in reconciliation, education, and entrepreneurship.

• Eligibility: Open to African citizens aged 19-29 with strong academic records. Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to ethical leadership in Africa.

• Deadline: April 21, 2025.

• Link: click here

👩🏽‍💻 Career Opportunities

⭐️Program: Jump Shot – The NBPA x UM6P Innovation Challenge🌍

Overview: An entrepreneurship program designed to accelerate diaspora-led startups across Africa. Finalists gain exposure to industry leaders, resources to strengthen business models, and enhanced connections between the African diaspora and the continent.

• Eligibility: Open to growth-stage startups founded or co-founded by African entrepreneurs, legally registered and operational for at least two years, with proven product-market fit and minimum annual revenue of $30,000 USD.

• Application Deadline: April 10, 2025.

• Link: click here 

⭐ Fellowship: Halcyon EquityTech Fellowship 2025 for Startups

Overview: A fellowship for early-stage startups addressing racial and gender equity issues through technology. Fellows receive funding, mentorship, and business support to scale their ventures.

• Eligibility: Open to founders and entrepreneurs committed to social impact and equity in technology-driven industries.

• Deadline: April 18, 2025.

• Link: click here

⭐ Fellowship: Berkman Klein Center Fellowship 2025-2026

Overview: A research-focused fellowship at Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, supporting individuals exploring pressing issues in technology, law, policy, and digital innovation. Fellows engage in collaborative research, discussions, and networking.

• Eligibility: Open to scholars, practitioners, and technologists worldwide working on internet and society topics. No specific academic background required.

• Deadline: April 30, 2025.

• Link: click here

⭐ Fellowship: United Nations Young Leaders for the SDGs

Overview: A prestigious program recognizing young change-makers who are driving progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Selected individuals receive global exposure, networking opportunities, and a platform to amplify their impact.

• Eligibility: Open to young leaders aged 18-30 who are actively advancing the SDGs through innovative initiatives, projects, or leadership roles.

• Deadline: April 18, 2025.

• Link: click here

⭐ Fellowship: Vital Voices Global Fellowship

Overview: A leadership development program for emerging women leaders who are driving social, political, and economic change. Fellows receive mentorship, training, and access to a global network of influential changemakers.

• Eligibility: Open to women leaders from various sectors who are making a significant impact in their communities and industries.

• Deadline: April 15, 2025.

• Link: click here

⭐ Fellowship: Internet Society Mid-Career Fellowship 2025

Overview: A fellowship designed for mid-career professionals working on internet governance, policy, and technology. Participants engage in a six-month program focused on leadership development and global networking.

• Eligibility: Open to professionals with 5-15 years of experience in internet-related fields, including technology, policy, advocacy, and governance.

• Application Deadline: TBD (Check official website for updates)

• Link: click here