Opportunity Description
Summary: The AFS Global STEM Academies combine digital and in-person learning, gathering youth from 16 countries worldwide. Scholars enhance their sustainability knowledge and STEM skills through interactive, hands-on curriculum while developing critical global competencies like problem-solving, analytical skills, intercultural understanding, and social innovation. The program includes a 12-week virtual e-learning curriculum followed by a 4-week immersive experience in destinations like Brazil, China, Egypt, or India. Program scholars earn the Advanced Certificate on Global Competence for Social Impact, awarded by AFS and the University of Pennsylvania Center for Social Impact Strategy. The program emphasizes sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Mode: Hybrid (Virtual and In-person)
Eligibility: Open to individuals aged 15-17.5 years old at the program start date (July 8, 2025)
Fees: Fully Funded Scholarships are available
Application Deadline: January 15, 2025
Notes: Your scholarship covers the AFS program fee, domestic and international airfares, your visa (if necessary), government fees to obtain a passport (if needed), and all program costs, including meals and housing.