• What: BP Global STEM Academy 2018 Summer Study Abroad Scholarships
• Who: High school students 15 to 17.5 years of age
• Where: Brazil (June 16 – July 14); Egypt (June 21 – July 19); U.S. (July 1 – 28)
• Apply by: March 31, 2018 – 11:59 p.m. EDT

AFS, the high-school student exchange program, and energy company BP have teamed up on a new study abroad program aimed at promoting intercultural understanding among high school students interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math careers.

BP Global STEM Academies are full scholarship programs that include travel costs between participants’ hometowns and Brazil, Egypt, and the United States. The month-long programs provide exciting opportunities for students to boost STEM learning while developing such key competencies as language and problem-solving skills, collaboration, and the ability to build bridges across cultures.

Click HERE to apply. Deadline is March 31, 2018 11:59 Eastern Time

Questions? Please contact the AFS-USA BP Study Abroad Specialist at bpscholarship@afsusa.org or 1-646-751-2088 (office hours  Monday- Friday 10 AM- 6 PM EST).

Filed under: Grades 9-12, K-12 Outreach Programs, Special Features

Tags: AFS, BP Global STEM Academies, global competencies, study abroad, Summer Programs (Students)