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Applications are now Open for the AFS Global STEM Accelerators 2024 – Cohort 2
This is an exceptional scholarship program aimed at young women who are active participants in global issues and are eager to contribute to solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
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Despite comprising more than half of the college-educated workforce globally, women remain underrepresented in STEM fields, constituting only 28%. Women and girls aspiring to pursue STEM education often encounter obstacles, particularly in fields traditionally dominated by men. To address this disparity, AFS Intercultural Programs has established a dedicated initiative focused on empowering women in STEM.
Through this program, girls from diverse backgrounds worldwide are allowed to explore their interests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. By doing so, we aim to alter this prevailing trend and expand opportunities for female perspectives in the pursuit of a sustainable future.
Scholarship recipients will engage in a comprehensive 12-week virtual program, developed in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania, emphasizing emerging STEM skills, global competency education, and social impact. Participants will enhance their STEM knowledge through interactive coursework while honing critical global competencies such as problem-solving, analytical skills, and intercultural understanding. The program concludes with collaborative projects and presentations addressing real-world challenges, with a particular focus on climate change and the transition to sustainable energy.
Eligibility
– Open to young women worldwide.
– Ages 15-17.5 at the program’s commencement.
– Ability to fully engage in an English-language program, both online and in a classroom setting.
– Interest in STEM, sustainability, and global competencies.
– Curiosity and openness to interacting with diverse peers from around the globe.
– Access to a computer, smartphone, or other digital device for virtual program participation.
– Equipped with an integrated webcam and microphone for online dialogue sessions.
– Stable internet or Wi-Fi connection.
– Encouragement for talented young women from diverse backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented populations and those with limited financial means, to apply.
Benefits
Participants who complete the program will receive the Advanced Certificate on Global Competence for Social Impact, jointly awarded by AFS and the University of Pennsylvania Center for Social Impact Strategy. Funding for these scholarships is generously provided by bp, a global energy company.
Deadline: July 1, 2024
