The New York Academy of Sciences invites young women ages 13-17 around the world to join 1000 Girls 1000 Futures to receive mentorship from female STEM experts, gain access to college readiness and leadership coursework, and network with other girls passionate about STEM!
Looking for fully-funded opportunities, install the Youth Opportunities Android or iOS App here.
1000 Girls 1000 Futures empowers young women to learn independently and work collaboratively on Launchpad, the Academy’s unique online learning platform. On Launchpad, students complete the coursework at their own pace and apply their skills to work on different projects with their peers. Mentors are available to guide students throughout the program, from navigating the college application process to setting career goals. Women are changing the world of STEM for the better, which is why the Academy is looking for passionate girls like you to learn from women in STEM. Even if you don’t know what your next steps are, our mentor network can help you realize your potentials and achieve your goals.
1000 Girls 1000 Futures connects young women with STEM experts through the Academy’s virtual collaborative learning platform, Launchpad.
Launchpad is where we host in-depth discussions, coursework, challenges, expert talks, networking events, and more.
1000 Girls, 1000 Futures is a groundbreaking initiative designed to engage young women interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), and advance their pursuit of STEM careers through mentoring and 21st-century skills development.
Student Applications for the 2022-2023 school year are open to all students from April 27th to June 30th 2022. We will be reviewing applications and notifying students of their status in our program in August 2022.
Location:
United StatesBenefits
- Mentorship from female STEM experts, gain access to college readiness and leadership coursework, and network with other girls passionate about STEM!
Eligibilities
- Ages 13-17 at the time of the program.
- Birthdate ranges for our 2022-2023 program year are June 7th 2005 -September 1st 2009. If your birthday does not fall within this time period your application will not be accepted.
- All applications MUST be submitted in English.
- Have a keen interest in STEM
- Interested in meeting students from around the world
- Be able to participate in English
- Team player looking to solve real world challenges on an international team of peers
- Please Note: Students who are already part of the Junior Academy on Launchpad do NOT need to apply again
Application Process
- If you already have a SurveyMonkeyApply account, login at the top of the screen, then click the “Apply” button to begin your application.
- If you don’t have an account yet, click the “Register” button, create your account, and then proceed with your application. By creating an account, you will be able to save your application and return to it at any time.
- Students: please fill out your name and the email that you use and have access to. The email you register with will be the email that we use to communicate with you!
- Make sure you fill in all of the tasks in the application.
- Within the application, you must fill out a parental consent form. Please have your parent or guardian sign (we will need a signature) and date the form. Please upload all pages to your application.
- Students from the USA and MENA (Middle East North Africa) region will be asked to submit a Media Release form for a virtual exchange opportunity called the Stevens Initiative. More information will be emailed to students once accepted to the Junior Academy and form a Stevens Initiative team.
- Review your work!
- Hit the Submit button!
Looking for fully-funded opportunities, install the Youth Opportunities Android or iOS App here.
Application Deadline: June 30, 2022
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