Start early.
Stand out.
Get in.

Real internships, jobs, volunteering, and scholarships. The kind that gets you noticed.

A few of the verified programs inside

The earlier you start, the further you'll go.

Starting now is easier than it looks. Nova puts real internships, programs, volunteering, scholarships, and a resume coach in one place, so one small step today grows into real skills, confidence, and a college application that stands out tomorrow.

Everything you need to start, all in one place

Wherever you're starting out, there's a tool here to help you explore, apply, find scholarships, and build a resume.

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Every listing is human-verified. Filter by what matters to you.

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Resume coach

Already have a resume? Upload it for a quick review. Don't have one yet? List what you've done and we'll build one for you — structured the way student resumes should be.

🤖 Smart prototype — uploads get a review (we never change your file), and the builder organizes your involvement into a real one-page resume. The full version will use AI end to end.

Already have a resume?

Upload it and we'll check it and summarize how it looks. We won't change or store your file.

No resume yet? Build one.

Fill in each section below — whatever you put in a box goes exactly there, in this order. Leave any box blank to skip that section.

Not sure what you want yet?

Totally normal. Tell us a little about yourself — what you like, what you're good at, what you care about — and we'll point you to fields worth exploring.

💡 No pressure, no wrong answers. Mention school subjects you enjoy, hobbies, or the kind of impact you want to make.
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Run a program? Get listed.

If your organization offers an internship, paid job, or program for high schoolers, add it here — free. Every listing is reviewed before it goes live, and it doubles as a way to tell students what you do and why it matters.

Why get listed

  • Reach students who don't have the connections to find you otherwise.
  • Every listing is human-verified, so students trust what they see.
  • Your description helps students understand your field and career path.
  • It's free — this is a student resource, not an ad platform.

Scholarships

Browse every verified scholarship, or tell us about yourself and we'll surface the ones that fit your story: need-based, identity-based, faith-based, and merit awards.

Tell us about yourself (optional)

Write a sentence or two in your own words about your background, what drives you, and what you care about. We'll read it and match scholarships to your story.

🔒 Private by design — what you share here stays in your browser and is only used to match you. We never store it or send it anywhere.

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Which describe you?

The story

Damian Laguna
Founder, Nova

Why I built Nova

I'm a college student, and not long ago I was right where you are: a high schooler who wanted to get a head start but felt completely lost trying to figure out how. I didn't have connections or a roadmap. I just knew I wanted to build something of myself early, and I spent a lot of time feeling behind while searching for opportunities that were hard to even find.

Paying for college was one of my biggest worries. There was a huge amount of help out there, and honestly it felt overwhelming. I never knew which scholarships I had a genuine chance at, or where to even begin. That's why Nova has a scholarship matcher that points you toward the awards that actually fit you, and why every listing shows its cost up front so free and paid options sit side by side.

My goal is simple: a one-stop shop where any student, from any background or budget, can start their journey and grow. If it helps even one person get in a little earlier, it's worth it.