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TECH GIRLS PROGRAM, USA

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Application Deadline: 8 December, 2023

LOCATION: USA

The 2024 Tech Girls application is open.

TechGirls is a U.S.-based summer exchange program designed to empower and support young women (ages 15-17) from the United States and select countries around the world to pursue higher education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields through hands-on skills development training.

ELIGIBILITY:

Students eligible to apply are those who:

Are citizens of one of the eligible countries/territories AND living in that country/territory at time of exchange:

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

Are between the ages of 15 and 17 at the start of the exchange on July 13, 2024

Born on or between July 13, 2006 and July 13, 2009;

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

Meet U.S. J-1 visa eligibility requirements (for instance, U.S. citizens are not eligible for a J-1 visa).

Eligible candidates must be citizens and current residents of participating countries. Third-country nationals permanently living in an eligible country should contact us 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.

Please note that family members of U.S. Embassy or Consulate staff. U.S. Department of State employees, family members of the administering organization or partner organizations are not eligible to apply.

BENEFIT:

The TechGirls program covers the following costs:

Visa fee for international participants

Roundtrip international airfare from participant home country to the United States

Roundtrip domestic airfare from participant home city (as applicable)

Housing during program

Double occupancy dormitory accommodations at Virginia Tech

Double occupancy accommodations at hotel in Washington, D.C.

Meals during program

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Local transportation to group program events

Cultural events organized by Legacy International

Emergency health insurance

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MCW YOUNG LEADERS FELLOWSHIP

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Application Deadline: Sunday, November 12, 2023, 11:59 PM (NYC EST time).

LOCATION: USA

The Young Leaders Fellowship Program is a one-of-a-kind leadership opportunity open to all young people between 18 – 26 from all over the world who wish to address community projects in the areas of education, health, and economic security. The year-long program prepares young people to become leaders of change in their communities through leadership development, global citizenship, self-awareness, and vision planning.

ELIGIBILITY:

Demonstrate commitment to their community;

Identify an issue in their community in the areas of education, health, or economic security;

Be between the ages of 18-26 at the start of the program (June 1, 2024);

Be fluent in written and spoken English;

Commit to doing the Community Needs Assessment in June, attending the 10-day in-person program in July, and spending the following year aiming to execute their community project;

Have access to email and the internet to allow for consistent communication with the MCW Global Team and Young Leaders Fellowship alumni-mentor for the duration of the year-long program;

Adhere to Young Leaders Fellowship graduation guidelines (to be provided upon acceptance to the program);

Be eligible for appropriate visa and travel documentation;

Submit a completed application on or before Sunday, November 12, 2023, 11:59 PM (NYC EST time).


BENEFIT:

MCW Global’s Young Leaders Fellowship begins with the Community Needs Assessment – A one-month community needs mapping that prepares young people, between the ages of 18-26, from around the world to understand their local communities better. After the community needs assessment, Young Leaders participate in a one-month intensive Virtual Program that helps them become leaders of positive change in their communities. After Virtual Learning, participants spend 10-months developing their action plans with support from alumni mentors.

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