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Great opportunity for girls aged 15-17 who are interested in tech!
 
TechGirls is a dynamic three-week U.S.-based exchange program. 
Participants will gain hands-on experience in computer science, engineering, and leadership development while engaging with inspiring mentors and visiting top tech companies.
The deadline to apply is December 6!
Here’s the link to apply: https://legacyintlleaders.org/Account/Login?branding=tg
Please share this opportunity with your network!
 
If you have any questions or would like to learn more, join us online for a Q&A session with TechGirls Uzbekistan graduates on November 29 at 20:00 Tashkent time.
To participate, simply fill out the registration form https://forms.gle/jMpEgtqBMRoYaQSx6
🀩Gain your golden ticket to the U.S.. for 3 weeks.

πŸ“†Join us for a Q&A session with TechGirls Uzbekistan graduates on November 29 at 20:00 Tashkent time!
Learn about the amazing TechGirls program, a dynamic three-week experience focused on computer science, engineering, and leadership development.

πŸ’ͺπŸ’»Don’t miss out on this opportunity to empower your tech journeyβ€”register now: https://forms.gle/jMpEgtqBMRoYaQSx6!

#TechGirls #WomenInTech #EmpowerHer #STEM
Avoid These 10 Essay Mistakes for Exchange Programs
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1. Not specific (generic) responses:
❌:"I want to improve the world by helping others."
βœ…: "After volunteering at a local animal shelter, I realized how small actions, like organizing adoption events, can make a significant impact on the lives of animals and people in my community."

2. Wrong structure: If the essay asks about a challenge you have overcome,
❌: "Writing 90% about what the challenge was, but not providing how you overcame it, what emotions you felt"
βœ…: "Writing 1/3 of your essay on what challenge was, 1/3 on what emotions you felt, 1/3 on how you overcame it and how it affected you"

3. Not researching the program's goals:
❌: "This program will help me develop the necessary skills for my future studies"
βœ…: "The TechGirls program aligns with my passion for STEM by offering hands-on coding workshops and leadership training. I am especially excited about the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded girls and highly-qualified professors on projects at VirginaTech University"

4. Lack of authenticity: Don't try to write what the Admission Committee wants to hear!
❌: "I am an ideal candidate because I have experience and have no weaknesses, unlike others."
βœ…: "I used to struggle with public speaking, but through practice and joining my school's debate team, I learned to communicate effectively and confidently."

5. Cliche Statements:
❌: "I am excited about learning about new cultures and their traditions"
βœ…: "I am curious about how cultural traditions shape people’s perspectives. For example, I’d love to share how celebrating Nowruz teaches the values of renewal and gratitude. I would love to learn more about the differences between how Eid al-Adha is celebrated in Uzbekistan and Morocco"

6. Overly dramatic or emotional narrative:
❌: "My life has been an endless series of struggles and pain. Every day felt like a dark tunnel with no light at the end."
βœ…: "Growing up in a small town, I faced several challenges accessing resources to explore my interest in STEM. I felt pessimistic and depressed as I was not able to meet people with the same interests. However, these obstacles taught me to be resourcefulβ€”such as teaching myself programming through free online courses"

7. Generalizing the question: Avoid doing so by giving examples!!!

❌: " My coding will improve"
βœ…: "As I already have experience in HTML, CSS, and JS coding languages, I want to improve my skills to work on community projects like Health and Nutritionist apps or Teaching Tech websites. TechGirls is the perfect program to help me achieve these goals."

8. Mistakes in Grammar and Spelling
❌: "Im", "u r"
βœ…: "I am", "You are"

9. Not Starting Early
❌: Do not procrastinate till the last minute because technical problems are bound to happen most of the time.

10. Project name without its description

❌: "I took part in Ibrat Camp."
βœ…: "I participated in Ibrat Camp, a program designed to enhance teenager's leadership and language skills through workshops. During the camp, I led a team consisting of 15 people where we focused on promoting eco-friendly practices such as picking up litter, making social media posts to raise awareness in Kashkadarya and Karshi regions by doing so and so activities."

overall tip: be more specific by giving examples of scenarios, skills, plans, and problems(depending on the context).

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AI and Tech Round Up: scholarships, fellowships, internships, and funding grants.

πŸŽ“ Google DeepMind Research Ready Program Paid summer internships at the University of Exeter. πŸ”— Details here
πŸ“š Salzburg Global International Law Fellows Network Safeguard democracy and the rule of law with international legal expertise. πŸ”— Learn more
🌍 Summer Research Fellowship (EU) 2025 Explore research opportunities in the European Union. πŸ”— Details here
πŸ“Š Zongo Data Science Fellowship Program 2025 Develop data science expertise and drive innovation. πŸ”— Details here
πŸ” AI-Cybersecurity Essay Prize Competition Shape Europe’s digital security future with innovative ideas. πŸ”— Learn more
πŸ’» Center for Democracy & Technology Summer Internship 2025 Contribute to shaping the future of tech policy. πŸ”— Details here
πŸ€– AI & Machine Learning Research Internship at Microsoft NYC Gain hands-on experience with AI innovation at Microsoft. πŸ”— Apply here
πŸ”¬ Research Intern Opportunity: Applied AI for Science at Microsoft Work on innovative AI applications in scientific research. πŸ”— Details here
🌟 UNICEF Venture Fund Call for Applications (Up to USD $100k) Funding innovative tech-driven projects for social impact. πŸ”— Learn more
πŸ“– Institute for Law & AI: Summer Research Fellowship (US) 2025 Research the intersection of law and artificial intelligence. πŸ”— Apply here
🌱 Fit4Future Program by Fondation Botnar Empower youth through digital innovation initiatives. πŸ”— Details here
πŸ”­ Paid Volunteer Opportunities: Reviewer for NASA Research Programs Review cutting-edge research proposals for NASA. πŸ”— Details here

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🌍 HISA Future Diplomats Forum 2025
A four-day immersive event in Washington, DC, designed to inspire and empower future global leaders. Participants will explore diplomacy, global governance, and conflict resolution, with exclusive visits to key U.S. institutions like Congress and the Supreme Court.

πŸ“… Event Date: April 3–6, 2025
πŸŽ“ Who Can Apply?
βœ”οΈ Open to all nationalities (ages 18–45)
βœ”οΈ Students, recent graduates, and young professionals from all backgrounds
βœ”οΈ Available for the full event duration
πŸ’‘ Scholarships: 20 Fully Funded | 100 Partially Funded | 100 Access Passes
⏳ Deadline: January 19, 2025
#scholarship #opportunity #diplomats

πŸ‘‰ Register Now

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🌍 Summer Science Program (SSP) 2025

πŸ”¬ Description: The Summer Science Program offers teens an inspiring 39-day immersion into hands-on experimental science. Participants join a β€œliving and learning community,” working in teams on real research projects under expert guidance in the U.S. Download program description.

SSP operates 12 programs:
Astrophysics (5)
Biochemistry (3)
Genomics (3)
Synthetic Chemistry (1)
.

πŸ“… Event Date: June–August 2025 (exact dates vary by program location)
βœ”οΈ Eligibility: High school juniors and seniors (ages 16–18) from any country.
πŸŽ“ Scholarship: Full financial aid based on demonstrated need. Financial aid covers 100% of demonstrated needs, including travel costs, accommodation, and meals.
⏳ Deadline: January 24, 2025

πŸ‘‰ Learn More & Apply

#GlobalSTEM #SSP2025 #LifeSciences #scholarship #opportunity

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Essay Tip
For my and your sake, dont copy paste AI-generated sentences in your essay😭. Instead go watch a movie, take a walk, eat, feed a cat. AI-generated sentences are worse than writing nothing.

#essay #tips
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Westlake Pre-College Summer Program

πŸ“š A fully immersive summer experience at Westlake University! Students dive into academic tracks like:
βš™οΈ Mechanical Engineering
πŸ”¬ Biology
πŸ§ͺ Biomedical Engineering
🌿 Chemistry

πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“ Eligibility: High school students (domestic and international) aged 15–18 passionate about STEM fields.
πŸ’‘ Daily lab work + lectures by world-class professors!

πŸ“ More info

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πŸš€ Stanford University, one of the top universities in the world, offers amazing opportunities for high school students! Whether you're passionate about science, technology, engineering, or medicine, there’s something for you:

πŸ“š Programs Highlights:
βœ”οΈ Hands-on research opportunities
βœ”οΈ Engaging lectures from world-class Stanford professors
βœ”οΈ Fields like STEM, medicine, and more

πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“ Eligibility: High school students worldwide.

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Lumiere Research Scholar Program – Biotechnology Track
πŸ”¬ About the Program:
The Lumiere Research Scholar Program is an elite, one-on-one research mentorship program that pairs high school students with PhD mentors from top universities like Harvard, MIT, and Stanford. The Biotechnology Track is specifically designed for students interested in exploring advanced topics in biotechnology, conducting real research, and developing independent projects.

πŸ“š What You’ll Do:
Work on a personalized research project in biotechnology under the guidance of an expert mentor.
Learn to write an academic research paper on your findings.

Eligibility:
Open to high school students worldwide, including international students.

How to Apply:
Fill out an application on the Lumiere website, including a personal statement about your academic interests.

Link

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✨ Google Summer of Code 2025

πŸš€Google Summer of Code (GSoC) is a global program that connects students and beginner open-source enthusiasts with mentors from top open-source projects. You'll work on exciting coding challenges, gain real-world experience, and contribute to software that makes a difference!

πŸ“‹ Eligibility:
- Age Requirement: You must be 18 years or older at the time of registration.
- Organization must:
run an active and viable open source software project;
have already produced and released software under an Open Source Initiative (OSI)-approved license;

πŸ“… Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: April 5, 2025
- Program runs from June–September 2025.

πŸ’Έ Application Cost:
$0! It’s completely free to apply.


πŸ‘‰ Learn more
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TechGirls Semi-finalists are announced!πŸ₯³
What are your results?

P.S. All results will be announced till March!

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Are you dreaming of becoming a pilot or an astronaut? Join Lift Off, an exciting three-session webinar designed to inspire and guide the next generation of aviation and space enthusiasts! Hosted by Space for All (SFA) in partnership with She Leads initiative.

Each session will focus on a unique theme:

πŸš€ February 21, 2025 – Exploring Space & Astronomy: Learn about astronauts, space missions, and the journey beyond our planet.
✈️ February 28, 2025 – Soaring in Aviation: Discover career paths in aviation, from becoming a pilot to working in the aerospace industry.
🎀 March 1, 2025 – Q&A with Aerospace Experts: Engage with professionals in the field, ask questions, and gain insights into the world of aviation and space.

Register now and fuel your passion for flight and exploration.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScl23iIprGRvXXpov4GUta3XhidcDmQFK0pWLdkmMgez27gJg/viewform?usp=dialog
Hey girls
I know that you tried hard and gave your full heart to this application
whatever happens today know that every hardcore and resilient STEM girlies , including me, are proud of you.
if you didn't get accepted, know that you deserved to
u earned that acceptance from the first time you sat on your computer and started typing, hoping and trying for the better of our society, the society of girls, and the society of future leaders. The first time you started working on yourself, you started becoming a changemaker for this society
, and I'm very very proud of you for that
I hope you understand that this rejection is just a bump on your unwavering desire to succeed
so don't give up, don't fall apart, take a day to accept, and move on. Move on to higher levels, higher hills, and make a success story
every one of you is trying to make something better out of nothing, and I am really grateful for you, for us.
Don't stop ShiningπŸ’–
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ One Young World Summit 2025 | Munich, Germany

πŸ“… Dates: November 3–6, 2025

🌍 A unique opportunity to attend a fully funded global youth summit in Europe!

πŸŽ“ The One Young World Leading Scholarship includes:
βœ”οΈ Free participation in the summit
βœ”οΈ Hotel accommodation
βœ”οΈ Meals (breakfasts, lunches, dinners)
βœ”οΈ Round-trip airfare

πŸ’Έ No application fee

⚠️ Deadline: July 7

https://www.oneyoungworld.com/scholarships/leading-scholarship-2025
πŸŽ“ HPAIR Asia Conference 2025 | πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ University of Tokyo, Japan
πŸ“… Dates: August 20–24, 2025
⏳ Deadline: May 31, 2025
Theme: Reinventing Vitality: Momentum and Memory
Final deadline: May 31st, 2025

https://apply.hpair.org
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Breakthrough Junior Challenge 2025 | Global Online Competition

πŸ“… Deadline: September 15, 2025

🌍 International science video competition for students aged 13–18

πŸŽ“ Submit a 2-minute video explaining a concept in physics, life sciences, or mathematics
βœ”οΈ $250,000 college scholarship
βœ”οΈ Open to global applicants
βœ”οΈ Online application and peer review required

πŸ’Έ No application fee

πŸ”— apply: https://breakthroughjuniorchallenge.org
Harvard vs. Trump: What’s Happening Now?

The court has temporarily sided with the students!

After the Trump administration attempted to restrict the admission of international students, a federal judge from California β€” Jeffrey White β€” has blocked these actions.

What does this mean?

The U.S. government is currently not allowed to:

β€” Deport students without valid grounds
β€” Force them to leave the country or transfer without legal justification

The court’s decision has become a real shield for Harvard students, who were accused of β€œanti-American activity” without any evidence. Yes, just like that.

The situation remains tense:

β€” The White House is preparing an appeal
β€” Harvard continues to defend its students

Source: CNN, The Washington Post
Credits: @studyqa