Call for Applications: AFS Global STEM Accelerators Program 2024 girls in STEM

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AFS Global STEM Accelerators Program 2024 girls in STEM

The 2024 AFS Global STEM Accelerators Program welcomes applications from young women worldwide. The 12-week digital programs (from home) cover global competence skills, social impact, and sustainability-focused workshops, with content co-developed by AFS and the University of Pennsylvania. The program concludes with student-led social impact projects and presentations that offer potential solutions to real-world challenges.

Scholars who complete the program earn the Advanced Certificate on Global Competence for Social Impact, awarded by AFS and the University of Pennsylvania Center for Social Impact Strategy.

AFS Global STEM Accelerators Program Requirements

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*
Talented young women from all backgrounds who reflect the diversity of populations around the world, particularly underrepresented populations, and students with high financial need, are strongly encouraged to apply!

Also Apply: Call for Applications: Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Women in STEM Traineeship 2024

AFS Global STEM Accelerators Program

The 12-week all-virtual Global STEM Accelerators exchange program will run in two cohorts in 2024:

Cohort 1: May 4 – August 4, 2024
Cohort 2: August 24 – November 24, 2024

AFS Global STEM Accelerators Program Timeline

February 1: Application opens
March 17: Application deadline
April 5: Admissions decisions for Cohort 1 announced via email
April 6 – May 12: Cohort 1 virtual exchange
May 10: Admissions decisions for Cohort 2 announced via email
June 22 – July 28: Cohort 2 virtual exchange
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Scholarship winners for the 2024 Global STEM Accelerators will be announced April 5, 2024 (for Cohort 1 scholars) and May 10, 2024 (for cohort 2 scholars).