TechGirls Summer Exchange Programme in USA: Do you wish to thrive in the tech industry as a lady?
The 2025 TechGirls Summer Exchange Programme is a fully funded tech bootcamp and training in the USA for girls all around the world.
For every girl selected to participate in the TechGirls Summer Exchange Programme, the full costs of visa, travel expenses, meals, and accommodation will be covered by the United States Government Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
TechGirls also get to travel to different cities around the USA (Austin, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Detroit, or Seattle) for community immersion and STEM career exploration.
TechGirls Summer Exchange Program Abstract
- Scholarship Host: US Government
- Category: Internships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Living Stipends
- Meals
- Visa + Airfare Ticket
- Medical Insurance
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: December 6, 2024
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TechGirls Summer Exchange Programme Details
The TechGirls Summer Exchange Program 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 science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields through hands-on skills development training.
In 2025, the program will support 111 young women from 37 participating countries/territories and 13 U.S. peers in a dynamic three-week U.S.-based experience with a seven-month mentoring program (including pre-and post-exchange).
The core of the TechGirls program is a 23-day experience in the United States. In partnership with Virginia Tech, participants engage in an interactive TechCamp that provides an in-depth examination of cutting-edge technologies and various educational and professional paths in STEM fields.
US Government TechGirls Programme Requirements
To be eligible for the US Government TechGirls Programme, applicants must be one of those who:
- Are citizens of one of the eligible countries/territories and living in that country/territory at time of exchange:
- Sub-Saharan Africa (AF) – Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zambia
- East Asia and Pacific (EAP) – Cambodia, Fiji, Indonesia, Mongolia, Taiwan, and Vietnam
- Europe and Eurasia (EUR) – Albania, Cyprus, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Türkiye
- Middle East and North Africa (NEA) – Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, and Tunisia
- South and Central Asia (SCA) – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan
- Western Hemisphere (WHA) – Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Suriname
- United States of America
- Are between the ages of 15 and 17 at the start of the exchange on July 6, 2025
- Born on or between July 13, 2007 and July 13, 2010;
- Have demonstrated advanced skills and a serious interest in science, technology, engineering, and/or math in their academic studies;
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- Intend to pursue higher education and/or careers in STEM, especially technology;
- Have strong English language skills (advanced intermediate English skills);
- Exhibit maturity, flexibility, and open-mindedness;
- Will attend at least one additional semester of secondary school upon their return to their home country;
- Are committed to completing a community-based project upon their return home; and
- Meet U.S. J-1 visa eligibility requirements (for instance, U.S. citizens are not eligible for a J-1 visa).
- Eligible candidates must be citizens and current residents of participating countries. Third-country nationals permanently living in an eligible country should contact us to determine eligibility prior to applying.
- Preference will be given to those who have limited or no prior experience in the United States. You are not eligible if you have travelled to the United States in the last three years as part of any other ECA exchange program.
TechGirls Summer Exchange Programme Benefits and Timeline
The TechGirls Summer Exchange program covers the following costs:
- Visa Fee
- Roundtrip international airfare from the participant’s home country to the United States
- Housing during program
- Double occupancy dormitory accommodations
- Meals during program
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Local transportation to group program events
- Cultural events organized by Legacy International
- Emergency health insurance
Selection Process for US Government TechGirls Program
All TechGirls participants are selected based on the eligibility requirements below. Independent selection committees composed of industry leaders and regional experts review applications.
- For international semi-finalists, U.S. embassy personnel in host country/territory of permanent residence conduct interviews.
- For U.S. semi-finalists, Legacy International conducts interviews.
Selection Timeline
The 2025 TechGirls application opens on October 15, 2024 at 8:00 AM USA Eastern Standard Time and will close on December 6, 2024 at 12:00 PM (noon) USA Eastern Standard Time. All applicants will be notified of their status in March 2025.
How To Apply for 2025 US Governement TechGirls Summer Exchange Program
Interested and qualified applicants should visit the TechGirls website to submit their application.
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