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Deadline: March 17, 2024
The AFS Global STEM Accelerators Program 2024 Girls in STEM is a 12-week, online program that provides education in sustainability, STEM, and social impact to young women who are active global citizens and energized to help solve some of today’s biggest global challenges. The program is co-developed by AFS Intercultural Programs, a non-profit organization that promotes intercultural learning and global citizenship, and the University of Pennsylvania Center for Social Impact Strategy, a research and action center that equips social impact leaders with the skills and tools to achieve their goals.
The program aims to empower young women to pursue their interests and careers in STEM fields, which are often underrepresented by women and girls. The program also offers a range of enrichment activities, such as academic support, leadership development, networking, and alumni engagement, to enhance the participants’ experience and potential impact in their home countries and communities.
Benefits
The AFS Global STEM Accelerators Program 2024 Girls in STEM offers the following benefits for the selected participants, or “Scholars”:
- A scholarship that covers the full cost of the program, including tuition, materials, and certificate.
- A curriculum that covers topics such as sustainability, climate change, energy transition, social innovation, design thinking, and global competence.
- A mentorship and supervision program that provides guidance and feedback from experienced educators, entrepreneurs, and social impact leaders.
- A social impact project that allows the scholars to apply their learning and skills to a real-world challenge and present their solutions to a global audience.
- A certificate of completion and recognition from AFS and the University of Pennsylvania Center for Social Impact Strategy.
- An opportunity to join a network of over 1,000 AFS Global STEM Scholars and Alumni from more than 100 countries.
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Eligibility Criteria
The AFS Global STEM Accelerators Program 2024 Girls in STEM is open to young women from anywhere in the world who meet the following criteria:
- Birthdate: 1 October 2006 through 1 September 2009.
- Participant age: Must be 15-17.5 years old at the program start date.
- Language: Ability to participate fully, both online and in a classroom setting, in a program conducted entirely in English.
- Interest: Interest in STEM, sustainability, and global competencies. Curiosity and willingness to interact with diverse global peers and explore new cultures.
- Technology: A computer, smartphone or other digital device to access the virtual program content. An integrated webcam and microphone for participation in online dialogue sessions. Stable internet or wifi connection.
Application Procedure
To apply for the AFS Global STEM Accelerators Program 2024 Girls in STEM, applicants must follow these steps:
- Check the available program details and timeline.
- Fill out an online application form here and upload the following documents:
- A copy of their curriculum vitae.
- A copy of their academic transcript or certificate.
- A motivation letter stating why they are interested in the program and what they hope to gain from it.
- A writing sample of not more than 1000 words on a relevant topic of their choice.
- Submit the online application before the deadline, which is March 17, 2024.
- Wait for the announcement of the top 150 scholars, which will be made by April 15, 2024.
- If selected as a scholar, accept the offer and enroll in the program.
- Participate in the program, which will run in two cohorts in 2024:
- Cohort 1: May 4 – August 4, 2024
- Cohort 2: August 24 – November 24, 2024
Application Procedure: 17th March, 2024
