2025 Flight Crew Application is Open! The Flight Crew is a highly visible youth ambassador program led by STEM Next Opportunity Fund, elevating youth from every state who can speak about the power of STEM learning outside of school. ALL youth ages 13-18 are encouraged to apply! The application for STEM Next’s 2025 Flight Crew is now OPEN! STEM Next has launched a nationwide search for the Flight Crew— a group of youth advocates promoting the value of out-of-school STEM learning for all young people across the nation. We encourage youth ages 13-18, with experience in afterschool and summer STEM learning and an interest in public speaking, to apply today. (Deadline is March 12th)
From April-December 2025, Flight Crew members: Act as a champion for OST STEM by sharing their first-hand, impactful STEM experiences beyond the classroom; Work with state leaders on relevant opportunities to advocate for OST STEM, create social media content and connect with media; Aspire to break down stereotypes and spark their peers' curiosity in STEM by connecting their STEM experiences to everyday life; Engage in leadership development opportunities, including public speaking, social media, and connections to mentors; Receive resume and interview coaching as well as access to scholarships and internships
APPLICATION FOUND HERE.
What's new this year? ALL YOUTH, including boys, are encouraged to apply! This program is now nesting under STEM Next as a core initiative, versus as a program of the Million Girls Moonshot.
Questions about the application process? Reach STEM Next's team at flightcrew@stemnext.org. | 
