TechGirls is an international summer exchange program designed to empower and inspire young women from around the world to pursue careers in science and technology.
Objectives of the Techgirls program
The core of theTechGirls program is a 25-day experience in the United States in partnership with Virginia Tech University. Participants will engage in an interactive technology and computer camp, then travel to one of the following cities (Austin, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Detroit, or Seattle) for community and career exploration. The TechGirls programming yields a multiplier effect as participants return home to conduct community based projects with 7 months of mentorship
Applications modalities
Complete ALL ANSWERS in English.
For essay questions, we recommend you write them in a Word Document first, and then paste them into the online form.
For uploads:
- For Portrait: Please upload a photo/headshot of yourself that is clear and without filters.
- For Transcript: Please upload your most recent academic transcript (a copy of your grades provided by your school). We accept transcripts in your native language. It does NOT need to be in English.
- For Signatures: Please upload a picture/document of your signature and your guardian’s signature. It can simply be written on a blank piece of paper and uploaded.
You can save your progress and return to the form by clicking the Save and Return button located at the top and bottom right side of the application. You can save progress as much as you wish until you are ready for final submission.
