STEM Scholar Club Newsletter

For teen girls and gender-expansive youth

December 2025

STEM Opportunities

Scientific Adventures for Girls is looking for girls in high school to serve as Near Peers in our TK-6 afterschool STEM programs. As a Near Peer, you'll help engage elementary-age girls and support Teachers and Assistants in hands-on STEM activities.

For: girls and girl-identified youth aged 15 or older

Commitment: Minimum of 1 day per week for 1-2 hours, for 27 weeks

Hours: Between 2:00 and 5:30 pm based on the school site.

Location: Elementary school in Richmond/Oakland; spots first come, first serve.

⏳Apply here!⏳

Girls Garage After School Programs: Winter 2026

Get ready to build big and dream bold. Choose from inspiring, hands-on classes like Construction + Community, Protest + Print, and Carpentry + Wood — all designed for girls and gender-expansive youth who want to make awesome things happen. With small class sizes, you’ll get lots of support, make new friends, and have a seriously fun time. No prior building experience needed.
Spots are limited and admission is rolling, so grab yours before it fills up!

Location: Berkeley, CA

⏳Apply Here!⏳

STEM Scholarships & Internships

California Girls STEM Collaborative Internship Opportunity

The California Girls STEM Collaborative is seeking motivated, independent interns to join their team in various capacity areas. These virtual internships offer hands-on experience in nonprofit operations, STEM advocacy, and professional development. Interns may focus on one specific area or collaborate across multiple functions based on interest and organizational needs. Multiple internships available.

Location: virtual

⏳Apply Here!⏳

Mary V. King/Wilma Chan Youth Scholarship Fund

Created to honor two incredible women leaders, this scholarship empowers Alameda County seniors who’ve dedicated themselves to service, leadership, and improving life for women and girls. Six recipients receive $5,000 to support their education and future goals. If that sounds like you, it’s time to apply.

For: 12th grade female youth resident of Alameda County

GPA Requirement: must be in good academic standing
Deadline: December 12, 2025

⏳Apply Here.⏳

AFSA High School Seniors College Scholarship Contest

The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is awarding 10 scholarships through its No Essay Scholarships Contest — enter and you could be one of the students to win $1,000!

For: 12th graders

GPA Requirement: None

Deadline: January 1, 2026

⏳Apply Here.⏳

Good Reads

The First-Gen STEM Journey

What’s it really like to be the first in your family to chase a STEM degree or career? This first-gen engineer shares the real conversations, pressures, and pride that come with that journey. It’s a must-read for anyone carving their own path in STEM.

Read the article here.

STEM Resources

STEM Training, Activities, and Resources (STAR)

STAR is a resource-hub run by UC Berkeley that gathers and shares information about STEM training, activities, opportunities, and support – aiming to make STEM more accessible and inclusive through what they call “TechnoInclusion.”

Click here to explore STAR.

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