The Vault Investigates is recruiting high school students from Metro Manila to join a real investigative journalism project documenting how poverty is exploited. No experience required — only curiosity, integrity, and commitment.
Applications reviewed within 5–7 business days
Every student who completes the program receives a formal Certificate of Accomplishment issued by The Vault Investigates. The certificate includes:
This certificate can be used for college applications, scholarship portfolios, and community service records.
Choose the role that fits your skills and interests best.
Learn structured open-source intelligence research — public records, corporate filings, news archives. You will work on sanitized case summaries with no access to tip sources.
Cross-reference public records, flag inconsistencies in documents, and format case entries into the database. Detail-oriented students excel at this role.
Draft background summaries, timeline documents, and explainer sections under editorial review. Nothing publishes without approval. Ideal for journalism-track students.
Fill out the application form with your school details and a teacher recommendation.
We review your application and verify your teacher recommendation within 5–7 days.
Receive assigned tasks appropriate for your role. Work asynchronously at your own pace.
Complete your hours and receive a Certificate of Accomplishment signed by the Lead Investigator.
Yes. There is no cost to apply or participate. All tasks are done remotely — you only need a device and internet access.
No. We are looking for students who are curious, reliable, and willing to learn. We will train you on the specific skills needed for your role.
Between 2 and 10 hours per week depending on the role. You select your availability during the application.
No. Your name appears only on your certificate and in our internal records. It is never published on the website or shared with third parties.
Life happens. If you need to stop, simply let us know by email. If you have completed enough hours, you may still qualify for a partial certificate.
All documents are watermarked with a unique Document ID and verifiable at vet.thevaultinvestigates.cloud/verify.
One-page overview of the fellowship program. Share with your principal, parents, or scholarship committee.
Required for students under 18. Download, print, and have your parent/guardian sign before submitting.
Review the confidentiality obligations before applying. You will agree to these terms during the application.
See exactly what kind of work you will be doing. Sanitized example — safe to share with parents and teachers.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The sooner you apply, the sooner you can start.