TechGirls is a U.S.-based summer exchange program designed to empower and support young women (ages 15-17) from the United States and select countries around the world to pursue higher education and careers in in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields through hands-on skills development training with American technologists. The centerpiece of the program is an approximately ten-day technology camp, hosted on a U.S. university campus, that provides participants with an in-depth examination of cutting-edge technologies and various educational and professional paths in STEM fields. The camp is complemented by additional activities such as site visits to technology companies, leadership workshops, job shadow experiences, community service opportunities, cultural/recreational events, and homestays with American families. As part of program follow-on, the TechGirls implement at least one peer training program or service project within their schools and/or communities.
Program Length
4 weeksEligibility and Application Overview
Public applications are accepted.An eligible candidate:
- Is a citizen and current resident of one of the following countries: United States, Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Ecuador, Egypt, Fiji, Greece, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, South Africa, Suriname, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkiye, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Zambia
- Is between the ages of 15 and 17 at the start of the exchange
- has demonstrated advanced skills and a serious interest in technology, engineering, and/or math in their academic studies
- intends to pursue higher education and/or careers in technology
- has strong English language skills
- exhibits maturity, flexibility, and open-mindedness
- will attend at least one additional semester of secondary school upon her return to her home country
- is committed to completing a follow-on project upon her return home
- Note: Preference will be given to those who have limited or no prior experience in the United States
The exchange typically takes place in July each summer, with open application period from November – January.
To learn more, please visit the TechGirls website at TechGirls website.