Journalism High School Internship with Borderless
Tell the stories of students who crossed borders
We're relaunching our High School Journalism Internship with 10 spots for talented students. Interview international students and alumni, and write their journeys for publication on borderless.so/stories, read by thousands.
Talent is distributed equally. Opportunity isn't
Borderless is an EdTech platform empowering anyone from anywhere to study abroad. We made it our mission to make international education truly accessible — by sharing the stories of those who came before you, providing a free AI college counseling platform, and creating social media content that opens doors.
Your role as a journalism intern
Main responsibilities
- Identify and reach out to current students and alumni from international universities or extracurricular programs
- Conduct interviews about their application process and study abroad experience
- Transform these conversations into insightful and polished articles
Additional
- Share and promote Borderless within your school, community, and online communities
- Support the planning and execution of Borderless events and webinars
- Test and provide thoughtful feedback on new Borderless tools — you'll be the first to know about them
Stories our interns have published
Real articles by past interns, now live on borderless.so/stories. Click any school to read.
U.S. Universities
UK Universities
European Universities
Canadian Universities
Curious, driven students ready to grow as journalists
We're looking for students who are excited about education and eager to grow. Ideal candidates:
- Are sophomores or juniors in high school (we are not accepting seniors applying to colleges — your time is best spent on applications and exams)
- Have strong English communication skills: speaking, listening, and writing
- Can dedicate at least 4 hours per week throughout the internship
- Show a clear passion for international education, cultural exchange, and studying abroad
What you'll get out of it
Learn from those who made it
Interview successful international students and hear, first-hand, exactly how they got in.
A community of peers
A dedicated group chat of fellow interns for support, collaboration, and networking.
Free unlimited Kai
Unlimited access to Kai, your AI college counselor, for the whole internship, plus early access to new tools.
Real-world impact
A genuinely meaningful extracurricular with work that thousands of readers actually see.
A letter from our CEO
Top performers earn a personalized recommendation letter from Borderless CEO Veronica.
Room to grow with us
An opportunity to extend your involvement with Borderless in the future, beyond the internship.
How to apply
- 1
Apply online
Complete the application form, which includes a few questions and a short assignment. The full process takes no more than one hour. Applications are due July 15.
- 2
Interview with Veronica
Selected applicants are invited to a virtual interview with our CEO, held between July 15 and August 1.
- 3
Start the cohort
The internship officially begins on August 1 and runs through January 1.
Ready to tell their stories?
Ten spots, fully remote, open to students anywhere. The application takes under an hour, including a short writing assignment.