The 2025 TechWomen application is now open for motivated women in STEM to participate in an exciting programme in the U.S.
TechWomen is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), managed by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Launched in 2011, TechWomen aims to empower, connect, and support emerging women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by providing them with the resources, opportunities, and mentorship needed to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and become role models for women and girls in their communities.
TechWomen Programme Summary
- Duration: 5 weeks
- Locations:
San Francisco or Chicago: Project-based mentorships at leading tech companies.
Washington, D.C.: Targeted meetings and special events
- Participants: Emerging women leaders in STEM from Africa, Central and South Asia, the Middle East, and Europe
- Eligibility:
At least two years of full-time professional experience in STEM fields
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Proficiency in English
Citizens or permanent residents of select countries
Eligibility to obtain a U.S. J-1 exchange visitor visa
- Program Components:
Project mentorships: Collaboration with professional counterparts
Professional development workshops: Skill enhancement and career growth
Networking events: Building professional networks
Delegation trips: Post-program visits to various countries to extend mentorship relationships
- Benefits:
Access to leading tech companies
Development of professional skills
International networking opportunities
Ongoing mentor-fellow relationships
Mentoring Beyond Borders
The TechWomen experience doesn’t end in the U.S. After the program, Emerging Leaders and mentors have the opportunity to reconnect through delegation trips to countries in Africa, South and Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. These trips focus on expanding women’s networks in STEM, encouraging girls to pursue STEM careers, and ensuring the sustainability of mentor-fellow relationships.
Application and Eligibility
To apply for TechWomen, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Have at least two years of full-time professional experience in STEM fields
Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
Be proficient in English (written and spoken).
Be citizens or permanent residents of (Albania, Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan or Zimbabwe)
Be eligible to obtain a U.S. J-1 exchange visitor visa.
Have not applied for an immigrant visa to the U.S. in the past five years (except for the Diversity Immigrant Visa).
TechWomen Covered Costs and Funding
The following costs are covered by the TechWomen program:
Roundtrip international airfare from participant home country to the United States
Domestic airfare from San Francisco or Chicago to Washington, D.C.
Housing in the San Francisco Bay Area, California or Chicago, Illinois during the mentorship period
Meals and incidentals
Hotel stay in Washington, D.C.
Public transportation to the participant’s host company
Local transportation to group program events in the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Illinois, and Washington, D.C.
Housing Details
TechWomen participants will be housed in the San Francisco Bay Area, California or Chicago, Illinois depending on the location of the participant’s host company. Participants will share an apartment with a fellow Emerging Leader. Each participant will have her own private bedroom, while the living room and kitchen will be shared.
Application Procedure
To apply for the TechWomen 2025 Visit the Application Portal Go to the TechWomen website and register for an account.
After creating your account, you can start your application and submit the following documents along with it:
Resume: A detailed resume outlining your professional experience, education, skills, and accomplishments.
Letter of Recommendation: A letter from a professional who can attest to your qualifications, skills, and potential for leadership in the STEM field.
Personal Statement: An essay or statement explaining your career goals, why you want to participate in TechWomen, and how the program aligns with your aspirations.
Proof of Citizenship: Documentation confirming your citizenship or permanent residency in one of the eligible countries.
Academic Transcripts: Copies of your academic records from your highest level of education.
Professional Experience Verification: Evidence of at least two years of full-time professional experience in a STEM field.
🗓️ Application Deadline: January 7, 2025 at 9:00AM PST
📯 Notifications: Applicants will be notified of the status of their application (non-select or semi-finalist) no later than April 30, 2025. Final decisions will be made no later than May 31, 2025.
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