Camper Application: MALDIVES

Girl Up, a girl-centered leadership development initiative of United Nations Foundation, is excited to host the 2024 WiSci South Asia Girls' STEAM Camp! Women in Science ("WiSci") Girls' STEAM Camps are an opportunity for high school/secondary school girls to explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) subjects and develop leadership skills alongside their peers in a safe, supportive, cross-cultural environment.

From June 1 – June 9, 2024, the WiSci South Asia Girls' STEAM Camp will host 100 youth ages 15-17 from Maldives, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the United States. WiSci South Asia will be hosted in-person in Kochi, India. All selected campers and counselors are required to attend the entire duration of camp. 

WiSci South Asia has been made possible thanks to public and private partnerships between Girl Up, the U.S. Department of State's Office of Global Partnerships, the U.S. Embassies in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the Maldives, Caterpillar Foundation, Google and the TE Connectivity Foundation. Selected campers and counselors do not need to pay to participate because of the financial contributions of these partners. Partners will cover all camp housing accommodations, food, and travel support for campers and counselors. 

 

WiSci South Asia will be held in English. Please only apply if you have advanced English speaking and literacy skills. This application is open to girls who are 15-17 years of age, and are citizens of Maldives currently living in Maldives. Only use this application if you are applying as a camper. 
  
Applications must be submitted in English by April 27, by 11:59 pm MVT. You will need a Google account in order to complete this application. You can make one for free using this link.

Please note: If your school is still in session from June 1 -9, 2024, Girl Up can help support your participation in WiSci South Asia by writing letters of explanation to your school administration. 

 
Please email wisci@girlup.org if you have any questions about becoming a 2024 WiSci South Asia Camper. To review United Nations Foundation's Data Privacy Policy: https://rb.gy/ndujj 

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                                               Frequently Asked Questions
Where will WiSci South Asia be held? 
WiSci South Asia will be hosted in-person from Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 9, 2024. As a selected camper, your travel expenses, lodging accommodations, food, and all necessary camp materials will be provided. The in-person camp will occur at a university facility in Kochi, India and safe, secure, shared dormitory style housing for all 100 campers and counselors will be provided nearby. You should only apply for WiSci South Asia as a Maldivian camper if you are a Maldivian citizen currently living in Maldives. 

Please note: If your school is still in session from June 1 -9, 2024, Girl Up can help support your participation in WiSci South Asia by writing letters of explanation to your school administration. 

How much does it cost to attend WiSci South Asia?
WiSci South Asia campers will attend the program entirely free of cost! Our generous public and private partnerships cover housing accommodations, food and travel support for every single camper.
What can I expect at WiSci South Asia?

As a camper at WiSci South Asia, you can expect to

  • Gather in-person with other campers and counselors and stay in camp housing 
  • Attend daily camp sessions and trainings to develop your STEAM and leadership skills. Previous camps included sessions on coding, artificial intelligence, STEAM career exploration, website development, and using STEAM to create positive community change. 
  • Experience networking and mentorship from industry STEAM experts
  • Connect to a global network of youth leaders in STEAM, during camp and afterwards, joining over 1,100 alumni from 35 countries 
  • Build new friendships with global peers 
  • ...and have fun! 
How do I qualify to be WiSci South Asia Camper?

Girl Up looks for campers who are enthusiastic about exploring STEAM subjects and careers, demonstrate flexibility, and are interested in developing their leadership skills. To participate in WiSci, you do NOT need to have a background in studying STEAM and/or participating in STEAM activities. All we ask is you are passionate about exploring your interests in STEAM. We encourage you to apply if you meet the following qualifications: 

  • Be at least 15 years old and no older than 17 years old by June 1, 2024
  • Be able to attend the entire duration of WiSci camp in-person from June 1 - June 9, 2024 in Kochi, India. Please note: If your school is still in session from June 1 -9, 2024, Girl Up can help support your participation in WiSci South Asia by writing letters of explanation to your school administration. 
  • This application is open to girls ONLY
  • Have an interest in exploring STEAM and leadership development
  • Have a passion to change the world
  • Have advanced language level proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
  • Be a citizen of Maldives currently living in Maldives
  • Have at least one year of high school/secondary remaining after WiSci camp

WiSci South Asia Application Essay Questions
Applicants are required to write 100-150 word essays in English for all of the below listed questions. We recommend you write the essays in a word document to utilize word count and spell check. Once you have finalized your responses on a word document, you can copy and paste into the Google application. We recommend applicants sign into Google to save your application as you fill it out.  
  • Why do you want to be a WiSci South Asia Camper? (100-150 words)
  • What interests you most about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics)? (150 words maximum) 
  • Please describe your experience as a leader at school and/or in your community. (150 words maximum) 
  • WiSci brings together campers and counselors from multiple countries, backgrounds, and cultures. As a WiSci camper, what are two ways you will try to create an inclusive environment for all campers? (150 words maximum)
  • Optional: Is there anything else you would like Girl Up Staff to know about you? (150 words maximum)
WiSci South Asia will be held in English. Please only apply if you have advanced English speaking and writing skills. The WiSci Camper application is only open to girls ages 15-17 years old who are Maldivian citizens currently living in Maldives. 
                                     
Applications must be submitted in English by Sunday, April 27 11:59 PM MVT. If you have any questions about the WiSci South Asia Camper position, please reach out to wisci@girlup.org
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