150 scholarships to empower pathways to STEM & sustainability education in Egypt

150 scholarships to empower pathways to STEM & sustainability education in Egypt

NEW YORK/PRNewswire/ -- Empowering young people from diverse backgrounds across the globe is central to addressing global challenges like climate change. AFS Intercultural Programs, a global non-profit educational exchange organization, is proud to launch a new scholarship program, funded by bp, dedicated to ensuring that young people have equal access to STEM, sustainability and global competence education.

AFS Global STEM Innovators is a full-scholarship program for young people, ages 14 to 16, that teaches them about critical global competencies like critical thinking, intercultural awareness, and teamwork, needed to understand and be prepared to help the world transition to a more sustainable future. The program includes a virtual curriculum and culminates in a two-day in-person workshop, focused on sustainable development and local impact. The program equips diverse young people.

This program is a unique opportunity for young scholars to develop a greater understanding of the role of global competence in advancing towards a more sustainable future, while exploring real-world case studies of sustainability in local communities. The program is also designed to empower underrepresented populations, especially young women, with pathways to STEM and sustainability education, leadership and social impact.

Applications are open through July 17 for students from Egypt, and the Egypt program will