2025 US Government TechGirls Summer Exchange Program (Fully-Funded)

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The TechGirls Summer Exchange Program empowers young women (ages 15-17) from the US and selected countries to explore STEM careers through hands-on training and skill development. In 2025, 111 girls from 37 countries, along with 13 US participants, will take part in this exciting three-week program, followed by seven months of mentoring.

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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