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Climate Research Internships for High School Students

$9,860
98%
Raised toward our $10,000 Goal
25 Donors
Project has ended
Project ended on April 30, at 11:59 PM EDT
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Byrd High School Intern from 2022 awarded OSU Scholarship!

April 27, 2023

Our campaign will be concluding in 48 hours! Thanks to those who have donated, and if you're still interested in contributing, we welcome your donation. Additionally, we are thrilled to announce that one of our former high school interns has been awarded a scholarship at Ohio State University for the upcoming Fall semester. This exemplifies the impact an internship can have on a student's life. Truly grateful your support in furthering our mission. Go Byrd! Go Bucks!

6 more days!

April 24, 2023

Dear Friends,

We are in the final stretch of our campaign!    The clock is ticking, and high school interns need your support.

By donating to this fund, you can help provide these students with professional development, training, skills, experiences, mentorship, and opportunities that will set them on the path to success.

Please, do not let this opportunity pass you by. Your donation could be the difference between success and failure for a student.

Donate what you can, share this message with others, and help us make a difference.

With heartfelt thanks,  

The Byrd Center

Call to Action Video

April 19, 2023

We appreciate every donation we have received for the Climate Internship Program at the Byrd Center.  With summer fast approaching your donations will be critical in funding these internships, which are set to begin in just a few months.  We encourage you to watch this video to understand the importance of supporting this cause.  Please consider sharing this message with others! Thanks so much again for your support!

First goal achieved!! You are amazing!!

April 14, 2023

Thanks to your incredible support, we have achieved our initial objective in raising $1,500 and securing the matching gift!  

We are now excited about moving forward and striving toward our final goal of raising $10K for student internships!

Go Bucks!

Kick Off! Please support the Byrd Center High School Intern Program!

April 03, 2023

Happy April!   

Today kicks off our campaign to raise $10,000 for the Byrd Center Summer 2023 Internship Program.   

We have a generous donor who is matching the first $1500 in donations received. Double the Impact!

By donating to this intern fund, you'll be making a meaningful impact on the lives of students who are working hard to achieve their dreams!

Every donation, no matter how big or small can make a difference. Your generosity can help ensure that these deserving students have the opportunity to access education and resources they need to succeed!

Together we can reach our goal! So grateful for all of your support!

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$25

Opportunity

Less than 25% of high school students get a chance to serve as an intern prior to graduation.

$63

63 Years of Student Support

The Byrd Center has been supporting and funding students for 63 years!

$130

Intern Transportation

This is the cost of a bus or parking pass for a 6 week period.

$200

Nourishment

Fuel our student interns with meals for lunch!

$325

Salary for Intern

This amount covers 2 weeks of wages for an intern.

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