Fully Funded 12-Week Virtual Exchange Program with 200 Scholarships for Young Sustainability Leaders Worldwide
AFS Intercultural Programs
Program Location
• Online (Virtual)
The AFS Global STEM Changemakers 2026 is a fully funded virtual exchange program that empowers young people to become sustainability leaders through STEM education, intercultural learning, and social innovation. Participants collaborate with peers from around the world, attend interactive online workshops, and develop practical solutions to global sustainability challenges while earning an internationally recognized certificate.
Eligibility Criteria
• Be 15–20 years old at the start of the program (born between 1 December 2005 and 1 September 2011)
• Demonstrate interest in STEM, sustainability, and global issues
• Be motivated to create positive social or environmental impact
• Have sufficient English proficiency to participate in online sessions
• Commit to completing the full 12-week virtual program
Funding / Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants receive:
• Full scholarship (no participation fee)
• Access to a 12-week international virtual exchange program
• Advanced Certificate on Global Competence for Social Impact from AFS and the University of Pennsylvania
• STEM and sustainability leadership training
• Live workshops with international experts and facilitators
• Cross-cultural collaboration with participants worldwide
• Membership in the AFS Global STEM Alumni Network
• Access to future AFS leadership and international opportunities
Eligible Program
• Virtual Exchange Program
Eligible Countries
• Worldwide (Global Cohort)
• Additional Pan-African Cohort for applicants from Angola, Ghana, Mauritania, Nigeria, and Senegal
14 augustus 2026