A Global Community of STEM Changemakers

AFS Global STEM alumni form a network of more than 3,700 changemakers across the globe—founding social ventures, leading NGOs, and driving technical innovation across the public and private sectors. Through dedicated volunteerism and cross-border collaboration, our alumni are taking action to address the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges, proving that a STEM background paired with a global mindset is a powerful tool for lasting change.

Our community is actively shaping the future through high-impact initiatives and world-class achievements. From developing breakthrough medical devices and transforming waste into sustainable income to earning national awards for educational excellence, our alumni are leading at every level. They are winning prestigious global grants for women’s empowerment and civic-tech projects, earning elite scholarships for astronaut training, and breaking barriers as first-generation students at top-tier universities. Whether advocating for accessibility rights, launching podcasts on AI ethics, or being selected for competitive international fellowships, these changemakers embody the limitless potential and collective spirit of the AFS Global STEM network.

 

3,723

total Global STEM alumni worldwide

~1,800

active Alumni Network members

138

countries represented

Alumni Spotlights

Meet the AFS Global STEM alumni who embody the spirit of changemaking, leadership and innovation. Dive into their stories and blog posts to see how the AFS Global STEM experience has shaped their journeys as changemakers.

Jamie Santos

2022 | Accelerators | Guatemala

Jamie truly found her calling as a changemaker and positive impact ambassador through the AFS Global STEM Accelerators program. Her journey of leadership and innovation took her all the way from her community in Guatemala to the 2024 AFS Youth Assembly in New York City, supported by a prestigious bp-funded scholarship.

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Abdelrahman “Bido” Hafrag

2020-2021 | Academies | Egypt

A testament to the long-term impact of AFS, Bido continues to champion the STEM fields five years after his first program. Now a Global Ambassador for the AFS Global STEM Changemakers initiative and the AFS Youth Assembly, he is dedicated to expanding access and opportunities for the next generation of innovators.

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Abhinav Agarwal

2019 | Academies | India

Since completing his AFS journey in 2019, Abhinav has channeled his global perspective into life-changing technology. Now leading Machine Learning at KOS AI, he has been instrumental in the development of a groundbreaking, non-invasive glucose monitoring wearable. By eliminating the need for needles, Abhinav’s work is set to transform daily life and health outcomes for millions of people living with diabetes worldwide.

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Stay involved with AFS as an active member of the alumni community!

Become a mentor for the online Global STEM curriculum

Reconnect with the AFS community by guiding emerging changemakers. Our alumni mentors work alongside expert facilitators during our three-month virtual program, providing invaluable peer support to the next generation of Global STEM scholars.

Mentor applications are now closed. You’ll be notified when applications open next through your email inbox.

Apply for a Youth Assembly scholarship

Join the next AFS Youth Assembly with a Global STEM Alumni scholarship, sponsored by bp. Expand your professional network, earn an AFS Global Competence Certificate, and travel to the Youth Assembly to experience this incredible global event with hundreds of like-minded global leaders and peers.

A scholarship can only be awarded for first-time attendees to the AFS Youth Assembly.

Learn more about this scholarship

Become a volunteer in your local AFS chapter

AFS has over 500,000 volunteers around the world, with plenty of opportunities to get involved. From supporting events and leading orientations to becoming a host family or helping with departures, alumni contribute to their local AFS communities in countless ways.

Reach out to AFS in your country to learn more about volunteering, or become a volunteer peer mentor with AFS International.

Find an AFS chapter near you

Share your story with AFS!

We would love to hear what you have been up to since completing your AFS Global STEM scholarship program.

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AFS Alumni create impact worldwide

Check the latest impact report of the AFS Global STEM Changemakers Initiative

Latest Impact Report