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AstraZeneca Scholarships for the AFS Youth Assembly

AFS Intercultural Programs, in collaboration with AstraZeneca’s Young Health Programme (YHP), is thrilled to offer scholarships to passionate young leaders from across the globe. This is your chance to join the dynamic AFS Youth Assembly conference (August 8-10, 2025 at NYU Kimmel Center).

AstraZeneca is committed to empowering the next generation of change-makers. If you’re actively involved in work, study, or research focused on Health Equity, Health System Resilience, or Climate and Nature Action, we strongly encourage you to apply for this incredible scholarship opportunity.

Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with fellow leaders, expand your knowledge, and contribute to a better world. 

Apply by May 1, 2025.

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Applications for these scholarchips are now closed.

Scholarships for the Youth Assembly Academies covered the program registration fees, which gives you access to everything listed as included in the program, plus a travel stipend in the form of a reimbursement for your transportation costs.
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Scholarships for the Climate Entrepreneurship Academy

Candidates must meet all of the requirements below to be considered eligible for this scholarship:

  • Ideal candidates are actively working, studying, or researching in the Climate, Climate-Tech, and/or Sustainability field(s). If they are a student, they should be majoring in a related field (STEM, business, law, etc.) and be able to demonstrate at least 1 year of relevant experience in the Climate/Sustainability space (internship, work, research, etc.);
  • Have never attended the AFS Youth Assembly before;
  • Be between 18 – 35 years old at the time of application;
  • Be able to actively participate in program sessions conducted in English;
  • Have the ability to secure a travel visa and travel to the United States (the Academy is an in-person event).

Applications closed on January 20. Results were announced via email on February 7, 2025

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Scholarships for the Changemakers Academy

Candidates must meet all of the requirements below to be considered eligible for this scholarship:

  • Have participated in the AFS/bp Global STEM program in the past;
  • Have never attended the AFS Youth Assembly before;
  • Be between 18 – 35 years old at the time of application;
  • Have the ability to secure a travel visa and travel to the United States (the Academy is an in-person event).

You must be an alumnus of an AFS Global STEM program to apply. Alumni enrolled in the AFS Global STEM alumni group will receive a direct invitation to apply.

Results were announced via email on February 7, 2025

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Scholarships for the International Affairs Academy

Candidates must meet all of the requirements below to be considered eligible for this scholarship:

  • Have participated in the AFS/bp Global STEM program in the past;
  • Have never attended the AFS Youth Assembly before;
  • Be between 18 – 35 years old at the time of application;
  • Have the ability to secure a travel visa and travel to the United States (the Academy is an in-person event).

You must be an alumnus of an AFS Global STEM program to apply. Alumni enrolled in the AFS Global STEM alumni group will receive a direct invitation to apply.

Results were announced via email on February 7, 2025

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Scholarships for the Global Educators Academy

Candidates must meet all of the requirements below to be considered eligible for this scholarship:

  • Be an active/in-service educator (proof is required);
  • Have never attended the AFS Youth Assembly before;
  • Be between 18 – 35 years old at the time of application;
  • Be able to actively participate in program sessions conducted in English;
  • Have the ability to secure a travel visa and travel to the United States (the Academy is an in-person event).
  • Be nominated by an AFS partner or Affiliated Organization. Find one in your country here.

This scholarship was available by nomination from an AFS Partner or Affiliated Organization only.

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bp is generously sponsoring scholarships for the 2025 AFS Youth Assembly. Scholarships will be awarded to AFS Global STEM program alumni, young educators and climate entrepreneurs. These scholarships support the participation in this incredible professional development experience, as well as hotel accommodations, some meals and a travel stipend.

bp is reimagining energy for people and our planet. With operations working across almost every part of the energy system, they are leading the way in reducing carbon emissions and developing more sustainable methods for solving the energy challenge. bp is a diverse team of engineers, scientists, traders and business professionals determined to find answers to problems that must be solved.

Use our Grassroots Fundraising Guide & Workbook

To support all our applicants inbeing able to join us at the AFS Youth Assembly, we have compiled the Grassroots Fundraising Guide & Workbook. These resources contains lots of useful resources on how individuals can raise funds and state their case to prospective donors.

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Dreaming of attending the AFS Youth Assembly but wondering how to fund your journey? Learn from the experiences of our alumni who have successfully raised funds to attend and gain access to their proven strategies. Watch our webinars designed to give you  guidance to reach your fundraising goals with confidence.

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