TechGirls Summer Exchange Program 2025 for Young Women

Suitably qualified young women pursuing higher education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields are invited to apply for the TechGirls Summer Exchange Program. This rare chance provides a US-centered activity with focused career guidance intended for young women between the ages of 15 and 17 from the mentioned countries.

In 2025, the TechGirls program will support 111 undergraduate young women from 37 participating countries and territories, alongside 13 U.S. peers, in a dynamic three-week journey in the United States. The program is run over seven months, and the mentorship aspect includes a mix of pre- and post-exchange activities.

At the heart of the TechGirls program is a 23-day immersive experience at Virginia Tech, where participants will engage in an interactive tech camp. This camp offers detailed insights on innovative technologies and a focused tour of different career and learning opportunities in STEM. After the tech camp, the participants will have an opportunity to go to a U.S. city of their choice, whether Austin, Cincinnati, Denver, Detroit, Kansas City, or Seattle, for Community Immersion and to Explore STEM Careers.

The influence of the TechGirls program is even more profound because the girls will bring new skills and ideas to implement their community projects back home with the support of their mentors within the ensuing seven months. This is a great chance and young women ready to change the world in the field of STEM should grab the opportunity.

Fellowship Summary:

Fellowship Sponsor(s): U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Host Institution(s): USA

Funding Amount: Not specified

Number of Awards: 111

Study Level: Undergraduate

Nationality: Select countries

Requirements and Eligibility Criteria;

Age Requirement: Applicants must be between 15 and 17 years old at the start of the exchange (July 12, 2025). Eligible birth dates are between July 13, 2007, and July 12, 2010.
STEM Interest: Must have advanced skills and a serious interest in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) in their academic studies.
Higher Education & Career Goals: Should intend to pursue higher education and/or careers in STEM, with a focus on technology.
English Proficiency: Strong English language skills are required (advanced intermediate level).
Personal Qualities: Must exhibit maturity, flexibility, and open-mindedness.
Education Commitment: Applicants must commit to completing at least one additional semester of secondary school after returning to their home country.
Community Project: Must be committed to completing a community-based project after returning home.
Residency: Applicants must be citizens and current residents of eligible countries. Third-country nationals living in an eligible country should contact TechGirls to confirm eligibility.
Preference: Preference will be given to those with limited or no prior experience in the United States.

Ineligibility:

Individuals who have traveled to the U.S. in the last three years as part of another ECA exchange program.
Family members of U.S. Embassy/Consulate staff or U.S. Department of State employees.
Dual U.S. citizens living abroad.

Eligible Countries:

Sub-Saharan Africa: Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Zambia.
East Asia and Pacific: Cambodia, Fiji, Indonesia, Mongolia, Taiwan, Vietnam.
Europe and Eurasia: Albania, Cyprus, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, Türkiye.
Middle East and North Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, Tunisia.
South and Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.
Western Hemisphere: Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Suriname.
United States of America.

Application Procedures (How to apply);

If you’re interested in the TechGirls Summer Exchange Program 2025, please complete the online application before the deadline. During the application process, be sure to provide all necessary details and required documents.

Application Deadline: December 6, 2024

For more information visit the official website

TechGirls Summer Exchange Program 2025 for Young Women