Applications Invited for BP Global STEM Academies Scholarship Program 2020

About the Organization:

AFS Intercultural Programs is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. AFS develops active global citizens determined to make the world a better place.

BP Global STEM Academies:

BP and AFS have partnered to host the BP Global STEM Academies, four-week programs in Brazil, Egypt, India, and the USA focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and global competence education. Scholarship winners will enrich their STEM knowledge and skills through interactive, hands-on curriculum, while developing critical global competencies, including problem solving, analytical skills, intercultural understanding, and the ability to build bridges across cultures. The program culminates with team projects and presentations that offer potential solutions to real world challenges, with an emphasis on climate change and the energy transition.

What is BP?

BP is a global energy company with wide reach across the world’s energy system. The energy they produce serves to power economic growth and lift people out of poverty. In the future, the way heat, light and mobility are delivered will change. They aim to anchor our business in these changing patterns of demand, rather than in the quest for supply. They have a real contribution to make to the world’s ambition of a low carbon future. They have operations in Europe, North and South America, Australasia, Asia and Africa, and employ around 75,000 people.

What kind of candidates are you looking for?

• AFS and BP share a commitment to diversity and encourage students from any background to apply.
• This scholarship is ideal for, but not limited to, students with demonstrated strengths in academics, but particularly an interest in science, technology, engineering, math and other fields important to the energy industry, as well as an interest to study abroad and meet other cultures.
• Strong candidates will be ready to fully immerse themselves in the academic and intercultural learning experience for the duration of the program.

What is the participant eligibility criterion?

• Must be born between December 1, 2002 and June 1, 2005
• The ability to participate fully in a classroom and program conducted entirely in English
• Demonstrated interest in STEM, study abroad and interacting with different cultures
• Willingness to attend all four Academy destinations – Brazil, Egypt, India, or the USA
• Ability and willingness to travel unaccompanied abroad
• BP and AFS are committed to ensuring diversity of all kinds; a focus will be placed on engaging females and students with financial need

What is included in the scholarship?

• Your scholarship covers the AFS program fee, domestic and international airfares, your visa (if necessary), government fees to obtain a passport (if needed), and all program costs, including meals and housing.

What are the dates of the Academies?

• India: July 12 – August 9

Talented young people from all backgrounds who reflect the diversity of populations around the world, particularly young women and students with financial need, are encouraged to apply!

Deadline to apply is Monday, 9 March at 11:59 PM EST

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