The AFS Global STEM Accelerators Program is now open for applications for the 2025 cohort, offering a fully funded opportunity for girls passionate about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) around the world.
The program offers a comprehensive, virtual experience that focuses on sustainable development and social impact through STEM education, mentoring, and global collaboration.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: AFS Intercultural Programs
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Category: Fellowship | Leadership Program | STEM Education
- Eligible Gender: Female
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Certificate | Mentorship | STEM Training
- Deadline: June 30, 2025
Scholarship Details
The AFS Global STEM Accelerators is a unique, fully funded virtual program designed to empower young women from around the globe with the tools to become future STEM leaders.
This 12-week program focuses on sustainability, global competence, and social innovation, providing access to interactive workshops, collaborative projects, mentorship, and intercultural exchange.
Participants will gain practical STEM knowledge, leadership skills, and exposure to real-world challenges—all aimed at fostering a new generation of changemakers ready to solve global issues.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for The AFS Global STEM Accelerators Program, applicants must:
- Identify as girls or young women
- Be between 15 and 17.5 years old at the start of the program
- Have a strong interest in STEM, sustainability, and global citizenship
- Have the ability to participate fully in English
- Have access to a reliable internet connection and a device for virtual learning
- Be committed to completing the entire 12-week program
- Demonstrate a passion for making a difference in their communities
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of The AFS Global STEM Accelerators Program will receive:
- Full tuition for the 12-week virtual program
- Access to STEM workshops and sustainability projects
- Global networking and cultural exchange opportunities
- Certificate upon program completion
- Mentorship from STEM professionals
- Inclusion in the AFS global alumni network
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Completed online application form
- Personal statement or essay (as specified in the application)
- Parental or guardian consent
- Proof of age and identity (e.g., passport or birth certificate)
- Academic transcript or school report (if requested)
How to Apply
To apply for the AFS Global STEM Accelerators Program:
- Visit the scholarship application webpage
- Submit all required documents before the deadline
- Kindly wait for feedback
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