Applications call for fully funded TechGirls Program 2021. This is the fully-funded opportunity for an eligible female to attend the program in the United States of America.

About TeachGirls 

TechGirls is an Initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. It connects and supports the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by providing them access and opportunities to advance their skills and pursue their dreams.

Since 2012, TechGirls trained and mentored 214 teenage girls (ages 15-17) from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, Tunisia, and Yemen. In 2019, the program expanded to include 24 young women from Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan) for a total of 238 teenage girls.

Summary 

The core of the program is a three-week experience in the United States.  TechGirls participate in an interactive technology and computer camp (with US Girls), join a tech company for a day of job shadowing, and participate in community service initiatives. The TechGirls programming yields a multiplier effect – as the benefits of the exchange accrue not only to the TechGirls themselves, but multiply out to the wider community.

Funding and Benefits

The TechGirls program covers the following costs:

• Visa Fee
• Roundtrip international airfare from participant home country to the United States
• Housing during program: Double occupancy dormitory accommodations
• Meals during program: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Local transportation to group program events
• Cultural events organized by Legacy International
• Emergency health insurance

Eligibilities

Applications are open for the female candidates from the following countries: United States, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, and Tunisia; Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan

Criteria

• Between the ages of 15 and 17 at the start of the exchange in July 2021.
• Demonstrated advanced skills and a serious interest in technology, engineering, and/or math in their academic studies.
• Intend to pursue higher education and/or careers in technology.
• Have strong English language skills.
• Exhibit maturity, flexibility, and open-mindedness.
• Will attend at least one additional semester of secondary school upon their return to their home country.
• Commitment to completing a community-based project upon their return home.
• 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.