AFS Global STEM Educators

The Global STEM Educators is a virtual exchange program that aims to help teachers build the skills and understanding needed to become globally competent and develop global competence in your students.

This program will help you explore key concepts and principles of Global Citizenship Education and learn to foster 21st century skills with your students.

During this program, participants will:

• Explore different views, experiences and best practices in a collaborative virtual learning environment.
• Make local and global connections with other educators interested in Global Citizenship Education.
• Experience different training, communication and teaching styles.
• Earn a certificate of completion indicating the number of hours of engagement, types of activities and topics covered.

• The 6-week virtual learning certification consists of both “live” synchronous activities (dialogue sessions on Zoom with your global peers, led by certified AFS facilitators) each week, as well as self-paced/asynchronous content (online video modules, discussion forums, case studies and quizzes).
• Scholars will have access to teaching resources, tools for self-reflection, and connection with other teachers from around the world in a virtual community.  
• Participation will require approximately 3-4 hours of your time per week. 
• The virtual program is designed to be flexible enough that it can fit around your schedule.
• The live sessions will be offered at multiple times to accommodate diverse time zones and schedules.

• Applicants must be in-service secondary level teachers of STEM subjects (for 13-18 year old students).
• Must be able to participate fully in activities (online modules, discussion forums and live dialogue sessions) conducted entirely in English. 
• Demonstrated interest in global citizenship education, education for sustainable development and interacting with different cultures.
• Motivated in-service teachers from all backgrounds who reflect the diversity of populations around the world, particularly underrepresented populations, are strongly encouraged to apply!

• A computer, smartphone or other digital devices to access the virtual program content.
• An integrated webcam and microphone for participation in online dialogue sessions.
• Stable internet or wifi connection.

*if you are unable to access any of the above, AFS may be able to help.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Scholarship winners for the 2026 AFS Global STEM Educators will be announced on 1 April, 2026.

Global STEM Educators scholarships are funded by bp, a global integrated energy company. The program and its curriculum are wholly developed, managed, delivered, and certified by AFS Intercultural Programs.

Both AFS and bp recognize the crucial role of STEM skills – including a broad range of STEM disciplines, such as engineering, digital, data science and more – combined with global competence in solving some of the world’s biggest challenges.

AFS Global STEM programs endeavor to build global, diverse talent prepared to develop innovative solutions to help society reach a sustainable future, and to attract more people into the STEM fields. The programs are designed to empower underrepresented populations, especially young women, with pathways to STEM and sustainability education, skills, leadership, and social impact.

In addition to filling out your online application, you will also be asked to submit the following document on the same portal:

• Educator Verification Form

Your Global STEM Educators application must be submitted no later than 8 March, 2026. Late forms will not be accepted, and applications with missing forms will be considered incomplete.

The Educator Veritifcation Form can be verified with a handwritten signature or digital signature. Both are acceptable.

Those who have previously received a scholarship to participate in the AFS Global STEM Educators or Effect+ for the Classroom are not eligible to apply.

We strongly recommend against the sole use of ChatGPT or other AI tools on your application. Your essays and program communications should be in your own words and should not be written by someone else on your behalf.