YWIB Ambassadors

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About the program

Young Women In Bio (YWIB) launched the YWIB Ambassador program in 2020 for students interested in championing and supporting the organization’s efforts to create educational and leadership opportunities in STEM for young women. Each school year, YWIB welcomes approximately 20 students to the new class of Ambassadors.

2025-2026 YWIB Ambassador Application

Thank you for your interest in Young Women In Bio’s Ambassador program. Applications for the 2025-2026 cohort will be open May 19-June 19, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. All applicants will receive an automated response confirming their submission.

Notifications to all applicants whether accepted or not will be sent by Friday, August 1, 2025.

If you have any questions, reach out to us at ywib@womeninbio.org

Program Requirements

Ambassadors are required to attend 4 events per semester and complete one social media campaign per semester, as well as complete a capstone project sometime during the year.

YWIB Ambassador 2025-2026 Event Schedule

All events are on Sundays from 5-6:30 pm ET/2-3:30 pm PT

Fall Semester

August 24: Welcome Meeting
September 21: STEM Activity
Hispanic Heritage Month Social Media Campaign
Native American Heritage Month Social Media Campaign
October 19: YWIB Ambassador Fall Conference
November 16: Suturing Clinic and Career Panel
December 14: Holiday Party or College Preparedness Part 1

Spring Semester

January 25: College Preparedness Part 1 or Part 2
Black History Month Social Media Campaign
February 22: STEM & Social Justice
Women’s History Month Social Media Campaign
March 22: STEMinist Conference
April 19: LinkedIn Workshop
June 14: Ambassador Recognition Program

All Ambassadors who participate in four events and one social media campaign each semester (August – December and January – June), and submit a final report will receive a $500 scholarship awarded in August 2026. All Ambassadors must actively plan one event with their local chapter leadership.
*If you are not near a chapter we will discuss appropriate accommodations.

Who should apply?

Apply to be a YWIB Ambassador if you:

Have a passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Math)
Demonstrate leadership and/or have an interest in promoting STEM within your school, community, and through social media
Identify as a young woman and are a rising freshman, sophomore, or junior in high school within the US or Montreal
Want to meet and interact with other students with a passion for STEM
Have an interest in advancing YWIB’s mission

Ambassador Responsibilities

YWIB Ambassadors are expected to:

Regularly educate themselves about STEM
Champion YWIB’s efforts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Attend virtual or in-person events and programs hosted by National and their local YWIB chapter
Develop educational content and events both locally and nationally
Help promote STEM activities in their community and on a national level
Support YWIB social media campaigns that promote awareness of women in STEM
Participate in STEM-building activities with their local YWIB chapter or WIB-National
Attend the majority of activities (including in the summer) which may include company visits, hands-on activities, panel discussions, and larger, regional STEM events.

All YWIB Ambassadors who successfully complete the program receive a scholarship to support their efforts to effect positive change in the world of STEM.