Submit Applications for TechGirls Program (Morocco)

The TechGirls program expanded globally, engaging a talented cadre of STEM-minded young women from the United States and select countries in all six regions of the world (Western Hemisphere, Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and Eurasia, East Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, and South and Central Asia).

The core of the TechGirls program is a 23-day experience in the United States. In partnership with Virginia Tech, participants engage in an interactive TechCamp that provides an in-depth examination of cutting-edge technologies and various educational and professional paths in STEM fields. Then, TechGirls travel to a city around the USA (Austin, Cincinnati, Denver, Detroit, Kansas City or Seattle) for community immersion and STEM career exploration. The program ends in Washington DC. The TechGirls programming yields a multiplier effect as participants return home to conduct community-based projects with seven months of mentorship.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students eligible to apply must be Moroccans residing in Morocco
• Must be between the ages of 15 and 17 at the start of the exchange on July 12, 2025 (Born on or between July 13, 2007 and July 12, 2010);
• Have demonstrated advanced skills and a serious interest in science, technology, engineering, and/or math in their academic studies;
• Intend to pursue higher education and/or careers in STEM, especially technology;
• Have strong English language skills (advanced intermediate English skills);
• Exhibit maturity, flexibility, and open-mindedness;
• Will attend at least one additional semester of secondary school upon their return to their home country;
• Are committed to completing a community-based project upon their return home; and
• Preference will be given to those who have limited or no prior experience in the United States. You are not eligible if you have travelled to the United States in the last three years as part of any other ECA exchange program.

Ineligibility Criteria

• If you are a family member of U.S. Embassy or Consulate staff or U.S. Department of State employees.  You cannot be a family member of a Legacy International staff member or any of the partner organizations.
• Americans who are dual citizens and living abroad are not eligible to travel to the US on the program or get a J-1 visa.

Selection Criteria

• All TechGirls participants are selected based on the eligibility requirements below. Independent selection committees composed of industry leaders and regional experts review applications.
  • For international semi-finalists, U.S. embassy personnel in host country/territory of permanent residence conduct interviews.
  • For U.S. semi-finalists, Legacy International conducts interviews.

For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Morocco.