AFS 2025 Scholarship Program for Students Worldwide

Published: 30 Apr 2025

The Global STEM Accelerators program is an award-winning virtual exchange that tackles gender barriers in STEM and helps young women to become changemakers in their communities. Over 12 weeks, girls worldwide (ages 15-17.5) engage in a hands-on curriculum—developed with the University of Pennsylvania Center for Social Impact Strategy (Penn CSIS)—that integrates STEM learning, social impact, and global competence. Scholars develop prototypes addressing global challenges, earn the Advanced Certificate on Global Competence for Social Impact from AFS and Penn CSIS, and join a network of global alumni.

AFS Global STEM Accelerators Program

Application Deadline	April 30, 2025
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	AFS Intercultural Programs
Gender	Women

Benefits of AFS Global STEM Accelerators Program

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.

Requirements for AFS Global STEM Accelerators Program

• Open to young women from anywhere in the world;
• Must be 15-17.5 years old at the program start date;
• Ability to participate fully, both online and in a classroom setting, in a program conducted entirely in English;
• Interest in STEM, sustainability, and global competencies;
• Curiosity and willingness to interact with diverse global peers and explore new cultures;
• Have 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;
• 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

Selection Process

Timeline

• 28 February: Application opens worlwide
• 30 April: Application deadline
• 16 May: Admissions decisions announced via email
• 31 May – 31 August: Virtual Exchange

Application Deadline

April 30, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to AFS Intercultural Programs on application.afs.org to apply