Education Resources

As a student looking to get ahead in college, you will appreciate these ways to find undergraduate research opportunities. Volunteering in a research lab can be a great way to build professional relationships and skills as an undergraduate. In fact, research suggests that students who participate in undergraduate research are more likely to graduate on […]

If you attend a college without a medical school, you’ve likely wondered about the best types of research labs for pre-med students. While many students may look to a chemistry or basic science lab, we encourage you to explore the wide range of opportunities at your college. We hope the labs below help give any […]

If you are a college student getting ready for a job or graduate school interview, these are the 5 powerful things you should do before an interview. Interviews can be both exciting and stressful. After working so hard to perfect your resume, write a clear cover letter, and apply to a job, internship, or graduate […]

If you are an undergrad facing your first interview you need to know how to answer the two hardest interview questions for college students. While you are likely well qualified to answer most questions about your experience and your goals for the future, two top interview questions are always hard for college students to answer: […]

If you’re an undergraduate student writing your first cover letter, this easy advice should help you build a quality letter you can submit to your first job application. Even for undergraduates who are trying to write a cover letter with no experience, these quick tips will help you write a first draft you can use. […]

If you are an undergraduate student you likely wonder where are the free places you should look for a college internship. As more and more jobs require experience to get hired, college internships are a powerful way to get a look at your future career. When you are looking for your next internship, these are […]

At the Balkhi Foundation, we encourage our scholars before they apply to first jobs or graduate programs to improve their social media with these 3 simple tips for undergraduate students. If you’re an undergrad looking to clean up your act online (without deleting all your social profiles) we encourage you to follow these quick tips. […]

Applications are now closed for the 2021 Balkhi Foundation Higher Education Scholarship. Candidates for this year’s eleven college scholarships represent a group of highly motived students with a proven track record of academic success and triumph over challenges. This year’s cohort of applicants have faced an unprecedented high school experience. With the COVID-19 pandemic beginning […]

At the Balkhi Foundation, we believe that education is the key to leveling the playing field for talented students from all walks of life. Following the success of our annual Balkhi Foundation Higher Education Scholarship, we are pleased to partner with the Rotary Club of the Northern Palm Beaches to create a new scholarship opportunity […]