Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Online
Virtual
Overview
Only 26% of STEM jobs are held by women in STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Worldwide, women represent only 35% of all students enrolled in STEM-related fields of study. The WiSci Girls STEAM Camp aims to help bridge that gap through access to education, mentorship opportunities, and transformational leadership training.
Details
Opportunity of a Lifetime
WiSci Girls’ STEAM Camps are an elite opportunity for secondary school girls from around the world to dive into STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Design, Mathematics) subjects alongside their peers and develop their leadership skills in a unique cross-cultural environment, with all expenses paid.
WiSci Camps are a safe, supportive, and girl-centered environment, bringing together 100 teen girls from three or more countries, to live and learn together for two weeks while exploring their interests in STEM. Camps include expert facilitators in STEM and girls’ leadership who provide a first-class classroom curriculum, mentorship opportunities, and skills training. Campers learn to value taking risks and to bounce back after failing, in a fun camp environment.
Since 2015, WiSci Camps have been made possible thanks to private-public partnerships between Girl Up and the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Global Partnerships, Intel, Google, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and many other incredible partners who are committed to closing the gender gap in STEAM.
While attending a WiSci Camp, girls can expect to:
- Participate in hands-on trainings to develop STEAM and leadership skills: from coding, to creating a microscope with cell phones, to programming drones and artificial intelligence, WiSci campers connect STEAM with creating social impact in their communities;
- Connect into a wide global network, both at camp and after, full of over 500 girls and young women from over 35 U.S. states and over 20 countries;
- Experience on-site mentorship from industry experts and build new friendships with global peers; and
WiSci is a proven program for developing girl leaders interested in STEAM.
To date, WiSci Camps have:
- Trained 500+ girls, who have participated from 20 countries around the worldOver 50 final camp projects completed by cross-cultural camper groups, creating innovative STEAM for Social Good solutions;
- Led to 90% of past campers to rate their leadership skills improved as a result of WiSci Camp; and
- For those past campers who are now completing their tertiary (University/College) education, 78% are studying the STEAM subjects!
WiSci Central America
WiSci Central America will be held virtually in January 2022. Campers and Counselors will be selected from Panama, Costa Rica, and the U.S.A.
Applications for WiSci Central America campers and counselors will open August 1, 2021.
WiSci Central America Participating Countries: Panama, Costa Rica, and the U.S.A.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Who is eligible to apply for the camp?
CAMPERS: Self-identifying girls, ages 15 to 18 by the first day of the camp, with at least one full year of high school remaining after camp ends, who are citizens of participating countries. Those who will identify as first generation college students upon entering college/university are highly encouraged to apply, as well as those applicants who have not traveled internationally previously.
Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in the STEAM fields and engagement in their schools and communities – if the opportunity has been presented to them. Applicants are encouraged to share if they face any personal and/or financial barriers to furthering their interest in learning about and pursuing educational and extracurricular opportunities STEAM fields. Preference will be given to applicants who are interested in learning more about STEAM and have limited financial resources or access to other learning opportunities. Additionally, applicants should be willing to have an open mind and interest in cross-cultural learning experiences.
COUNSELORS: Self-identifying women, ages 20 or older by the first day of the camp, currently enrolled or recently graduated from a College or University, who are citizens of participating countries. Applicants with experience caring for youth in an international, residential setting are highly encouraged to apply, as well as those applicants who have a firm belief in the value of diversity and inclusion in the STEAM fields.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
All expenses are covered.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
