Applications are invited from suitably qualified young women pursuing higher education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields for the TechGirls Summer Exchange Program for a U.S.-based experience and mentorship.
The study in USA program will support 111 young women from participating countries/territories and 13 U.S. peers in a dynamic three-week United State’s experience with a seven-month mentoring program (including pre-and post-exchange).
SUMMARY:
- Fellowship Sponsor(s): U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
- Host Institution(s): USA
- Funding Amount: Not specified
- Number of Awards: 111
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Nationality: Select countries
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TechGirls Summer Exchange Program 2025 | Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the TechGirls Summer Exchange Program 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Are 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.
- Eligible candidates must be citizens and current residents of participating countries. Third-country nationals permanently living in an eligible country should contact TechGirls to determine eligibility prior to applying.
- 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.
- Not eligible if you are a family member of U.S. Embassy or Consulate staff or U.S. Department of State employees.
- 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.
Eligible Countries:
- Sub-Saharan Africa (AF) – Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zambia.
- East Asia and Pacific (EAP) – Cambodia, Fiji, Indonesia, Mongolia, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
- Europe and Eurasia (EUR) – Albania, Cyprus, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Türkiye.
- Middle East and North Africa (NEA) – Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, and Tunisia South and Central Asia (SCA) – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
- Western Hemisphere (WHA) – Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Suriname
- United States of America
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the TechGirls Summer Exchange Program 2025 are to complete an online application by the application deadline. Applicants will be required to provide all relevant information and supporting documents.
Application Deadline: December 6, 2024