Applications are currently being accepted for the AFS Global STEM Accelerators 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
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.
Age: 15–17.5 years old (born between Sept 1, 2008 – May 31, 2011).
Must be able to participate fully online in English.
Interest in STEM, sustainability, and global competencies.
Willingness to engage with diverse peers and explore new cultures.
Requires access to a computer/smartphone with webcam & microphone and a stable internet connection.
Encourages applications from underrepresented populations and those with high financial need
Apply for AFS Global STEM Accelerators