Are you a young woman passionate about technology? The 2025 TechGirls Summer Exchange Program is a fully funded tech bootcamp in the USA for young women from around the world.
Participants will have their visa, travel expenses, meals, and accommodation covered by the US Government’s Department of State. You'll also get to explore different cities in the US, such as Austin, Chicago, and Seattle, and dive into STEM career opportunity
Participants will have their visa, travel expenses, meals, and accommodation covered by the US Government’s Department of State. You'll also get to explore different cities in the US, such as Austin, Chicago, and Seattle, and dive into STEM career opportunity
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Participants will attend a 23-day experience in the US, working with Virginia Tech on cutting-edge technology and STEM education.
Summary of US Government TechGirls Summer Exchange Program
- Host: US Government
- Category: Internships
- Benefits: Fully Funded (tuition, accommodation, meals, visa, airfare, medical insurance)
- Eligibility: Open to all countries
- Deadline: December 6, 2024
Eligibility Requirements for US Government TechGirls Summer Exchange Program
To apply, you must:
- Be a citizen and resident of one of the eligible countrie/ territories
- 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
- Be between 15 and 17 years old (born between July 13, 2007, and July 13, 2010).
- Have advanced skills and a strong interest in science, technology, engineering, or math.
- Plan to pursue a career in STEM.
- Have strong English skills.
- Be flexible, open-minded, and committed to completing a community project after the exchange.
- Meet the US J-1 visa eligibility requirements (US citizens are not eligible).
- Preference is given to those with limited or no prior experience in the US.
- Applicants who have participated in any US exchange program in the last three years are not eligible.
Benefits of US Government TechGirls Summer Exchange Program
- Visa fees
- Roundtrip airfare
- Housing in the US
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Local transportation
- Cultural events
- Emergency health insurance
How To Apply for US Government TechGirls Summer Exchange Program
1. The 2025 TechGirls application opens on October 15, 2024, at 8:00 AM (EST) and closes on December 6, 2024, at 12:00 PM (EST). Final selections will be made in March 2025.
2. Visit the TechGirls website to submit your application. The deadline is December 6, 2024.
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