50 scholarships are now available for AFS Global STEM Academy alumni to attend the 2023 Youth Assembly, taking place this August in New York City. The Youth Assembly brings together students, young professionals, and changemakers between the ages of 18 to 32 from over 100 countries worldwide. The Youth Assembly is an opportunity for these young leaders to:
- Connect with like-minded peers, trailblazers, and influencers,
- Develop global competence and critical skills, and
- Transform their vision for a better future into action.
The scholarships are sponsored by bp, a global integrated energy company, which has funded full scholarships for AFS in STEM education for over a decade. In 2022, bp and AFS announced the new five-year AFS Global STEM Changemakers Initiative which aims to provide 5,000 young people worldwide with immersive learning experiences through STEM, global competence, and sustainability-focused intercultural exchange programs.
The Youth Assembly scholarships are the latest addition to this successful partnership. These scholarships will support the full participation of the AFS alumni in this incredible professional development experience, providing them with continued learning and growth opportunities.
Deadline to apply is May 15. Scholarship winners will be announced by June 2. Apply now.
Global STEM alumni can choose to apply for one of three programs:
- The International Affairs Program (August 8 – August 13): Includes two days of international affairs activities (seminars, site visits to UN permanent mission and NGOs), three day attendance at the Youth Assembly, accommodations, and some meals. Includes $750 travel stipend, and accommodation in a double room.
- The Changemakers Program (August 8 – August 13): Intended for young people interested in social impact, this scholarship package includes two days of social impact workshops at the Center for Social Impact and Research at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, three day attendance at the Youth Assembly, accommodations, some meals and travel. Includes $750 travel stipend, and accommodation in a double room.
- The Climate Entrepreneurship Program (August 9 – August 13): Intended for young people interested in climate change and environmental challenges and opportunities, this scholarship package includes participation in this exclusive program (more info coming soon), three day attendance at the Youth Assembly, accommodations, some meals and travel. Includes $750 travel stipend, and accommodation in a double room.
Candidates must meet all of the requirements below to be considered eligible for this scholarship:
- Have participated in the AFS/bp Global STEM program in the past;
- Have never attended the Youth Assembly before;
- Be between 18 – 32 years old at the time of application.
Meet last year’s scholarship winners.
Please contact us at youth.assembly@afs.org with any questions.