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50 Scholarships Empowering STEM and Sustainability Education for UK Youth
AFS will welcome diverse scholars from around the UK to come together in person in August and participate in a full week of interactive, hands-on activities and cultural visits – including workshops on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, a solar energy site tour in Wales , museum visits in Bristol , an Oxford campus tour, collaborative team challenges, and opportunities to network with and learn from STEM industry leaders around the UK.
Upon program completion, scholars earn the AFS Global Competence Certificate (including a digital credential badge), and are invited to join the AFS Global STEM alumni community, which offers mentorship, networking, and academic and professional development opportunities.
for diverse students (ages 14 to 16) from the
United Kingdom with a keen interest in STEM and sustainability. AFS has partnered with Celtic English Academy in
Wales to administer the program, set to begin in
July 2023 . Full scholarship funding is provided by bp, which supports AFS Global STEM programs to help build the STEM talent that the world needs to create sustainable solutions and improve the diversity of talent in STEM. The program will also operate cohorts in Australia and
Indonesia in 2023.
AFS brings decades of expertise in impact-driven educational exchange and the power of a global network. "We know that young people are eager to innovate and bring a positive change to their communities and the world. That's why AFS is proud to partner with bp to offer scholarships for programs that empower young people with critical global skills and knowledge, like cross-cultural communication, empathy, and conflict resolution. Educating more young people to become global citizens is crucial if we want to create a more sustainable future," says Daniel Obst , President and CEO of AFS Intercultural Programs.
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