The U.S. Department of State recently highlighted the experiences of NeXXt Scholars Program participants and the unique benefits the program offers. The program matches young women from countries with Muslim-majority populations interested in studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at a U.S. women’s college with their American counterparts so the two students may explore the program’s opportunities together. The NeXXt Scholars program provides STEM-related professional development, mentorship and support while the young women are in school. Scholars also have access to leadership, workshops, research opportunities and a membership to the New York Academy of Sciences.

The NeXXt women who told their stories are part of the next generation of future STEM leaders. For more information about international women studying STEM fields in the United States, check out the latest SEVIS by the Numbers report. The following highlights are from the most current report:

• There are 344,299 F and M students studying STEM fields in the United States.
• Females represent 31 percent of all F and M STEM students.
• Forty-four percent of international, female STEM students are from the Caribbean, the largest percentage from any region.

If you want to learn more about studying STEM in the United States, read about the options available to you and how to maintain your student status through this Study in the States STEM page.