Apply for Global STEM Accelerators Program

Women around the world currently make up more than half of the college-educated workforce. However, STEM fields are made up of only 28% women. Women and girls who desire to learn more about STEM often face a challenging set of circumstances in fields that are traditionally dominated by men. That’s why they have created a program dedicated to the future of women in STEM fields. By providing an opportunity for girls from around the world to explore their interests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, they can start to change this trend and open up more possibilities for the perspectives of women in the greater goal of reaching a sustainable future.

The program culminates with team projects and presentations that offer potential solutions to real-world challenges, with an emphasis on climate change and the energy transition. 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. bp, a global energy company, provides funding that supports these scholarships.

About Global STEM Accelerators program

• AFS Global STEM Accelerators are 12-week digital programs (from home), engaging in content on global competence skills, social impact, and sustainability-focused workshops, with content co-developed by AFS and the University of Pennsylvania. This program culminates with student-led social impact projects and presentations that offer potential solutions to real-world challenges, with an emphasis on climate change and the energy transition.
• 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.

Who can apply?

• Birthdate: 1 October 2006 through 1 September 2009.
  • Participant age: Must be 15-17.5 years old at the program start date
• Language
  • English: Ability to participate fully, both online and in a classroom setting, in a program conducted entirely in English.
• Interests
  • 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.
• Diversity
  • 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!

For more information, visit AFS.