Tech Girls Exchange Program in the USA is a laudable opportunity for women who want to pursue their careers in science and technology abroad. This international summer exchange program aims at empowering and inspiring young women from around the world. The brilliant students are encouraged to become a part of this fully funded leadership program to achieve the core mission of the USA to attract them and engage them in multifarious academic activities and programs for ensuring cooperation and financial stability in the global communities. 

The TechGirls cultural exchange program will empower 111 young women from 37 countries, joined by 13+ U.S. peers, for an immersive four-week U.S. journey. This comes with seven months of mentoring, building on our legacy since 2012, where TechGirls has uplifted 653 young girls globally. Tech Girls have to take part in interactive technology and computer camps, then travel to the specific listed countries with the intention of job shadowing at the tech company. They would have homestay and community service experiences as well. 

The TechGirls student exchange program in the USA allows every talented and passionate woman to enhance their career development while polishing their potentially acquired skills throughout their career in the USA. Furthermore, it permits hardworking ladies to work together with diversified people and uplift their positions in a worldwide community. Further, the global leadership program trains students with fundamental and professional skills that help them provide possible solutions to critical global issues through technological and analytical approaches. 

The program aims to drive the optimal solutions after addressing the problems and concerns rapidly. Staff is available all the time to provide career counseling and help adapt to cultural adjustments. Moreover, participants are provided with health care needs under the guidance of CPR-certified staff. The Tech Girls program allows aspirants of every religion to practice their religion freely. Students concerned with the Halal or Haram dietary rules are given the appropriate meals accordingly while arranging their specific buffets at halal restaurants when possible. 

TechGirls Leadership Program in the USA:

Host Country:

•United States of America

Host Organization:

•U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Program Duration:

•7 months including 23 days in the United States

No. of Participants:

•111

Benefits of the TechGirls Exchange Program:

The summer exchange program will cover the following costs:

•Visa fee for international participants.
•Round Trip international airfare to the U.S.
•Round Trip domestic airfare (if applicable).
•Housing during the program:
•Double occupancy dorms at Virginia Tech.
•Double occupancy hotel accommodations in Washington, D.C.
•Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided.
•Local transportation to program events.
•Cultural events organized by Legacy International.

Eligibility Criteria TechGirls Exchange Program:

Candidates must belong to the eligible countries listed in Sub-Saharan Africa, East Asia and
Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, South and Central Asia, Western Hemisphere, Europe and
Eurasia, and the USA.
Candidates should be between the ages of 15 and 17 at the beginning of the program.
Candidates must possess advanced skills and interest in technology engineering or math during
their study tenure.
Candidates must wish to pursue their higher education and career in technology.
Candidates must have strong English language skills.
Candidates must exhibit a mature, flexible, and open-minded approach.
Candidates must be ready to attend at least one additional semester after their return to their
home country.
Candidates must be willing to complete a community service project in their home country after
their return.
Candidates with no prior experience in the USA or who have not visited the USA in the last three
years are preferred.

Eligible Countries for TechGirls:

Sub-Saharan Africa (AF) – Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zambia
East Asia and Pacific (EAP) – Cambodia, Fiji, Indonesia, Mongolia, Taiwan, and Vietnam
Europe and Eurasia (EUR) – Albania, Cyprus, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Türkiye
Middle East and North Africa (NEA) – Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, and Tunisia
South and Central Asia (SCA) – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan
Western Hemisphere (WHA) – Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Suriname
United States of America

Required Documents:

A photograph.
Latest school transcript.
Eight essay questions are required to be filled.
Passport number. (If available)