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org/donate/) 400 West Capitol Avenue Suite 1242501-244-9740 * Top 100 Women of Impact * Women’s Economic Mobility Hub * Olivia Farrell Impact Award * Olivia Farrell Impact Award * Girls of Promise® Conference * Women in Rural Arkansas 400 West Capitol Avenue Suite 1242501-244-9740 The Girls of Promise® is an initiative of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas which exposes girls to opportunities and mentors in STEAM fields with the goal of increasing the number of women in higher-level STEAM courses, careers, and putting them on the path to achieve economic security as women.
* Tjuana Byrd Summer Internship ### About Girls of Promise® Since 1999, more than 5,000 eighth-grade girls have been introduced to women with careers in STEAM fields, participated in hands-on learning activities, and met other girls passionate about learning through Girls of Promise® conferences.
The initiative, which originally started as a two-day conference for eighth-grade girls, now includes the Tjuana Byrd Summer Internship, and other programs for Arkansas girls through grantee partners. **All the programs through the initiative are completely free for participants. Learn more about the programs below.
** ### Girls of Promise® Conference **The annual Girls of Promise® conference** is open to 8th-grade girls who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math in Arkansas! Students will learn about various STEAM careers, enhance their skills, and meet women mentors excelling in their fields.
Girls of Promise® Conference ### Tjuana Byrd Summer Internship Program As part of the **Girls of Promise® initiative**, the **Tjuana Byrd Summer Internship Program**—named in honor of the Foundation’s first Black president—supports woman who belong to a racial or ethnic minority group, **_or_** come from an underserved or underrepresented county in Arkansas who are pursuing degrees in **Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (including finance and related fields)**.
This **12-week program**, in partnership with leading companies across Arkansas, is intentionally designed to **expand access and representation** in high-demand fields by removing barriers related to **cost, social capital, and location**.
Reflecting the **commitment and generosity of our corporate partners**, the program provides interns with **competitive pay ($15–$20 per hour), free housing, travel stipends, professional networking opportunities, and more**—ensuring they are equipped for both **professional success and personal growth**. #### **Applications for summer 2027 are open!
Click the button below to apply:** Tjuana Byrd Internship Program Application #### Applications for summer 2027 close November 1, 2026!
* Paid Internship $15 – $20 an hour * Housing provided for duration of the program * Transportation and childcare stipend, if applicable * Networking opportunities and mentorship * Professional Development sessions created to boost career confidence * Identify as a person of color, belong to a racial or ethnic minority group, **_or_** come from an underserved or underrepresented county in Arkansas * Pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree in STEAM fields (finance & related majors included) attending university in the state of Arkansas or be an Arkansas resident * Be a rising collegiate junior, senior, or recent graduate **Application Requirements:** * One Letter of Recommendation * Completed Application Questions **Past Participating Companies:** * Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation **Desired Majors/Minors** **(This list is not exhaustive.
If your major/minor is not listed, it does not disqualify you. Please still apply!!) ** * Agricultural Engineering * Geography Environmental * Construction Management * Construction Engineering Technology Arkansas Companies: Interested in hosting interns and increase your pool of qualified candidates for hire?
Join us TODAY! Email msanjuan@womensfoundationarkansas. org to learn of how your company can partner with us for the Tjuana Byrd Internship Program.
Thank you to all of our previous and **current**sponsors. We couldn’t do this without you! ### Girls of Promise® Sponsors Thank you so much for sponsoring Girls of Promise® this year!
Our Girls of Promise® programs are **ONLY** possible because of amazing support from sponsors and volunteers! Listed below are this year’s sponsors and their level of sponsorship.
Nucor-Yamato Steel Company #### Innovation Sponsors: Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield #### **Catalyst Sponsor:** Arkansas School for Mathematics, Science, and the Arts Please contact our Director of Strategic Initiatives with any questions related to Girls of Promise®. Maddie San Juan Director of Strategic Initiatives [](https://www. linkedin.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Women pursuing 2-year or 4-year degrees in STEAM fields at Arkansas colleges or universities, or Arkansas residents; rising juniors, seniors, or recent graduates. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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USDA-NIFA-WAMS-011117 posted September 4, 2026 with $1,905,210 across an estimated 12 awards of $25,000 to $200,000, closing September 14, 2026. The opportunity title is now simply "Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields." Assistance listing 10.318 still reads "Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields" — and NIFA's own program page says the program is not funded for FY2026.
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