The historical 2026 AFS Global STEM Accelerators program was described as a 12-week virtual exchange for young women aged 15-17.5 interested in STEM, sustainability, and social impact. Co-developed with the University of Pennsylvania, the program focuses on global competence skills and sustainability-focused workshops, culminating in social impact projects addressing real-world challenges like climate change and energy transition. Participants earn an Advanced Certificate on Global Competence for Social Impact from AFS and the University of Pennsylvania Center for Social Impact Strategy. The program aims to empower young women in STEM and bridge the gender gap in STEM fields.
Historical cycle checked November 4, 2026: the official program page explicitly marks 2026 scholarship applications closed. The dates above describe that cycle, not an upcoming application window. Its full scholarship, worldwide participation, age, and application rules are not confirmed terms for a later cycle.
AFS lists May 30–August 30, 2026 program dates, calls the program 12 weeks, and gives both ages 15–17.5 at program start and a September 1, 2008–May 31, 2011 birthdate window. These are the organizer's published details; no revised age range or duration has been calculated from them. A later cycle's dates, eligibility, and funding remain unannounced in the checked source.