AFS Global STEM Accelerators 2023 Exchange Programme for Young Women (Fully-funded)
Deadline: 15th of March, 2023
This is an exceptional full scholarship program for girls who are motivated to contribute to the solution of some of the largest global concerns facing the world today.
Nowadays, women make up more than half of the workforce globally who have a college degree. Yet, just 28% of women work in STEM disciplines. Girls and women who want to pursue careers in STEM sometimes encounter difficult obstacles in fields where males have traditionally held the majority positions. This initiative, which is devoted to the advancement of women in STEM professions, was developed as a result. AFS can begin to reverse this trend and expand the opportunities for views by giving girls from all around the world the chance to pursue their interests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
About the Programme and Scholarship:
Scholarship winners will participate in 12 week all-virtual programmes focusing on emerging and critical
STEM skills and fields, global competence education, and social impact (co-developed with the University
of Pennsylvania). Scholars will enrich their STEM knowledge and skills through interactive, hands-on
curriculum, while developing critical global competencies, including problem-solving, analytical skills,
intercultural understanding, and the ability to build bridges across cultures.
The programme culminates with team projects and presentations that offer potential solutions to realworld challenges, with an emphasis on climate change and the energy transition. Scholars who complete
the programme earn the Advanced Certificate on Global Competence for Social Impact, awarded by AFS
and the University of Pennsylvania Center for Social Impact Strategy.
Benefits:
- Over the course of twelve weeks, scholars will develop social impact prototypes and
capstone presentations that offer potential solutions to real-world challenges, with an
emphasis on sustainability. - Upon completion, scholars earn the Advanced Certificate on Global Competence for Social
Impact, awarded by AFS and the University of Pennsylvania, along with official feedback and
validation from Penn’s Center for Social Impact Strategy. - In addition, scholars will be invited to join AFS’ global alumni community, which offers
diverse mentoring opportunities and networking resources.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be young women ages 15-17.5 years old at the programme start date (Birth
dates from December 1, 2005, through September 1, 2008). - Must be able to participate fully in a classroom setting and programme conducted entirely in
English. - Demonstrated interest in sustainability, STEM, and interacting with different cultures.
- Talented young people 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!
Application:
- In addition to filling out the online application you will also be asked to submit the following
forms: Academic History, Parent/Guardian Permission Form, and Recommendation Letter. These forms
can be accessed from your application portal. - Late forms will not be accepted, and applications with missing forms will be considered incomplete.
