The Priority Admissions deadline is February 23, 2024, and the final Admissions deadline is May 13, 2024. We will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis after the priority admissions deadline, so students who submit applications by the February deadline will receive an earlier admissions decision.
Exploring Digital Leadership in STEM: The Experiment 2024
Fully Funded
Country: Online
Jun 24 - Aug 03, 2024
Details
Exploring Digital Leadership in STEM: The Experiment 2024
Designed to connect hundreds of young people across the United States with peers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, such as Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Palestinian Territories, and Yemen, The Experiment Digital Leadership in STEM prepares participants to be more civically engaged and lead change. This fully funded six-week summer virtual experience teaches high school students to formulate and implement STEM projects in their local communities.
Students come away from the program with:
- An enhanced understanding and practice of leadership
- Increased knowledge on STEM career paths
- Mutual understanding between youth from different cultures
The Experiment Digital, a pioneer in virtual exchange programming, launched in 2016. Their programs draw upon best practices in experiential learning accumulated over decades of Experiment programming. Originally launched to connect Experimenters with students in countries to which travel and traditional programs were not possible, The Experiment Digital Leadership in STEM is now providing a critical outlet for global intercultural exchange.
Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive a Certificate of Completion in Leadership in STEM, access to the U.S. Department of State’s International Alumni Network, unique project funding opportunities from the U.S. Department of State, and a $400 scholarship toward participation in one of The Experiment in International Living’s summer 2025 programs around the world.
PROGRAM DATES
- June 24, 2024 to August 3, 2024
- Program orientation takes place the week of June 17, 2024, and is a time commitment of one hour.
- The time commitment is 2-4 asynchronous hours per week, and 1 hour per week is optional synchronous online meeting time.
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Benefits
- Students come away from the program with enhanced leadership and digital competencies, the skills necessary to plan and implement a community service project, awareness of college and career opportunities in STEM, and increased mutual understanding with youth from different backgrounds.
- Students who complete the program receive a Certificate of Completion in leadership and global issues analysis, access to the U.S. Department of State’s International Exchange Alumni network, unique project funding opportunities, and a $400 scholarship toward participation in one of The Experiment’s programs around the world.
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Eligibilities for The Experiment Digital Leadership
You are eligible to apply if you:
- Are between the ages of 14–19 years old
- Are currently enrolled in or have not yet completed high school
- Reside in the United States or the MENA region, including Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Palestinian Territories, and Yemen
- Have basic English language competency
- Have regular access to the Internet*
- Can devote 2- 4 hours each week to the program
*Internet support may be available upon request.
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Eligible Regions: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Palestinian Territories, Yemen, United States of America.
Application Deadline for The Experiment Digital Leadership
Specifications
| Type of Opportunity | Exchange Programs |
|---|---|
| Event Date | 24 June,2024 to 03 August,2024 |
| Deadline | 13 May,2024 |
| Country | Online |
| Open to | Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Palestinian Territories, Yemen, United States of America |
| Organizer | THE EXPERIMENT in International Living |
| Contact the organizer | +1.802.258.3481 |