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Internships open doors to social capital and economic mobility. They lead to better jobs, higher salaries, and career-launching mentorship.
Often our students are having to choose between covering basic needs or building their future. This is especially true for unpaid internships or roles far from home.
With your support, Making Waves can continue to ensure students like Alejandro, America, and Camila can afford to say “yes” to internships. (Check out their stories below!)
These are opportunities that put their academic major to work in real-world settings and help them grow their skills and confidence. Our students are also building connections and networks that will set them up for long-term success.
The results? Students are reaching their goals, workplaces have the support they need, and entire communities are strengthened.
Receiving internship funding through Making Waves greatly alleviates the burden of living expenses, allowing me to focus on my research and academic growth without the constant worry of financial instability. This work fuels my dedication as I strive to bridge the gap to higher education for students facing similar financial barriers in accessing research opportunities.
This internship is helping me better understand California law and reach my future legal career goals advocating for civil and human rights. My internship has strengthened my desire to serve under-resourced communities in my career and make justice accessible to all people.
The internship helped me learn new skills and expand my knowledge by practicing in the real world. Another learning experience was getting the opportunity to meet with a lot of patients and see different personalities and interactions with patients.
Your generosity makes an immediate impact this spring and summer when internships are most opportunities are open. Your donation makes internship experiences possible for talented students who have big dreams but often have to turn down internships due to housing, transportation, or other costs.
Making Waves supports thousands of students from low-income backgrounds through the lifecycle of their education and employment journeys. We partner with students – as early as 5th grade – in imagining the possibilities for their future, finding their purpose, and making intentional decisions toward their goals. Then, we provide the scholarship funding and personalized coaching to help make those dreams a reality.
Making Waves Education Foundation welcomes gifts of stocks or securities. Please contact Allison Holton at aholton@making-waves.org
Please make checks out to Making Waves Education Foundation. Mail to:
Making Waves Education Foundation, Attn: Development, 3045 Research Drive, Richmond, CA 94806
A legacy gift can safeguard education for future generations of underserved students. If you would like to include Making Waves Education Foundation in your estate planning or you already have, please let Allison Holton know at aholton@making-waves.org
Recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund. Reach out to Allison Holton at aholton@making-waves.org
Support students and build a more diverse workforce – all while boosting your organization’s brand awareness and employee engagement. Whether you’re interested in hosting field trips, hiring interns, or speaking at career fairs – we’d love to partner. Learn more.
We partner with universities committed to expanding opportunities for first-generation college students and students from low-income backgrounds. Our students are prepared for higher education and earn scholarships and coaching to reach college graduation. Learn more.
