What is SPIN Fellows?
SPIN Fellows supports SPIN Girls graduates in 11th & 12th grade in achieving their college and/or career goals. SPIN Fellows empowers SPIN Girls with individualized support and resources, building on the trusted relationships they have fostered with their fellow SPIN Girls, mentors, & SPIN staff members. The highly individualized nature of this program makes it unique among other college & career preparation programs.
Students who graduate from SPIN Girls are invited to apply for SPIN Fellows in the Spring of their 10th grade year. 10 Fellows are accepted based on their commitment to SPIN Girls and their interest in pursuing a STEM career.
The goal of SPIN Fellows is to empower SPIN Girls students to feel confident in pursuing STEM college majors & careers. The vision is to grow a strong alumni community, supported by SPIN Girls mentors, staff, and other alumni. SPIN Fellows breaks down the barriers that girls* of color face when exploring and pursuing STEM careers and shapes a more inclusive future.
*Including cis girls, trans youth, gender queer youth, gender non-conforming and/or non-binary youth who experience(d) girlhood as a part of their journey.
What does the program include?
Monthly 1:1 meetings with the SPIN Fellows Program Manager to identify and make plan to achieve college & career goals
Monthly Cohort Hangouts to build community & network
An independent project and/or internship related to STEM interests
College & career planning that includes identifying potential college majors, apprenticeships, or technical training programs and college & career application support and guidance
A travel stipend for a college or apprenticeship visit and an in-state college or program visit
Weeklong Summer Retreat between Junior & Senior year