Scholarship program

Girls in STEM for Mykolaiv

Our “Girls in STEM for Mykolaiv” scholarship program sparks curiosity and empowers schoolgirls across southern Ukraine to dream big and build futures in critical infrastructure.

Open to schoolgirls and teams (with girls in the lead) from Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Kherson regions, the program blends opportunity with inspiration.

We invest in the next generation of innovators by providing financial support, mentorship, and equipment to talented young women passionate about STEM – with a special focus on water, energy, and science-driven solutions for their communities.

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Key Milestones

March 2024
Launch of fundraising campaign in Germany
June 2024
Distribution of first scholarships
June 2025
Celebration of first year of the program
October 2025
Opening of in-person classes in Mykolaiv
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Program components

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Scholarships three times per year: 150 EUR/per girl/per year
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Scientific equipment and interactive STEM-lectures
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Mentorship and career advising
Our goal

Empowering Girls in STEM

This initiative inspires, supports, and empowers girls to pursue education and careers in the traditionally male-dominated field of critical infrastructure. The “Girls in STEM for Mykolaiv” scholarship program provides funding for educational and research expenses, while also offering mentorship, interactive lectures, and career development workshops tailored to each participant’s STEM interests and ambitions.

Applications to the “Girls in STEM for Mykolaiv” program are open three times a year for girls and teams of schoolchildren from Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Kherson who are entering or already engaged in STEM-focused studies and research.

Fill out the simple Google form (Ukrainian) and wait for our response.

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Donations

How to support

Join us in shaping the future of southern Ukraine! You can play a vital role in this journey!

For Mentors – Share Your Knowledge, Change a Life
Are you a scientist, engineer, researcher, or professional in a STEM field? Your experience can spark curiosity and build confidence in the next generation of innovators.

For Sponsors – Invest in Future Innovators
Scholarships, workshops, and STEM labs require resources. Your financial support helps us fund scholarships, provide equipment and learning materials, organize lectures and career-building workshops.

Let’s inspire. Let’s support. Let’s build together.
Contact us if you want to become a sponsor or a mentor!

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Project flow

How to participate

Join the scholarship program “Girls in STEM for Mykolaiv”! We offer scholarships and mentorship support to help you implement projects in technical and natural sciences.

To qualify, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a student in grades 6–12 or in the 1st–2nd year of university.
  • Be working on a scientific project in one of these fields: chemistry, biology, earth sciences, water sciences, ecology, physics, computer science, programming, robotics, artificial intelligence, engineering, or mathematics.
  • Reside in Southern Ukraine: Mykolaiv, Kherson, or Odesa regions.

 

Partners

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Members of our scolarship program

Young scientists we support

Tetiana Slatvynska, Mykhailo Timchenko, Daria Andropova, Anna Romanenko, Andrii Demianov

Adaptation of green areas of Mykolaiv to climate change

Valeriia Ivanytska

Integrating LEGO SPIKE into STEM education.

Anastasia Chebanenko

Clean shores

Diana Tarnopolska

Soil is an important component of a good harvest.

Iryna Ushkats

The effect of vegetable oil spills on the biota of natural reservoirs

Zlatoslava Maliuta

Digital diagnostics of water quality: development of a system for monitoring TDS and pH as a basis for choosing the optimal filter

Daria Kotovych

Designing and programming robots based on LEGO spike prime to explore the possibilities of STEM education

Margarita Boyko

Engaging children aged 10 to 14 in robotics by offering them training opportunities

Arina Tychenko

Design and programming based on LEGO Spike Prime to explore STEAM capabilities

Karolina Samborska, Anastasia Kosse, Sofia Kuzmenko, Kristina Adamenko

Ecological route through the Southern Bug STEM project

Kristina Adamenko, Arina Dudnik, Vira Diachuk

Monitoring the environmental state of the Mykolaiv region during the war

Daria Potapenko, Yana Potapenko, Maksym Kozerivskyi

Designing a water filter

Anastasiia Derhach, Anhelina Vilbovets, Demian Vdovychenko

Changes in chlorophyll in leaves of woody plants in the urban environment of the city

Milana Avdiichuk

Modeling and creating robotic systems in STEM education

Mariia Chubar

Development of measures to prevent the spread of drought in southern Ukraine

Olena Baeva, Violetta Kulchu

Impact of Mykolaiv’s water quality during the War on indoor and outdoor plants

Kira Alenina, Kseniia Bondarenko

Geometry with crochet

Nikol Valpa, Sofiia Surnina

Study of the impact of climate change on the ecosystems of southern Ukraine

Anna Lapurenko, Mariia Solska, Artem Matsur, Ilona Fursova

Mini eco World: combining nature and science in creating a decorative terrarium

Daria Bazarenko, Marko Kryshtal, Tetiana Yakibchuk

Recreation of the Ukrainian forest-steppe and semi-desert

Viktoriia Krotiuk, Sofiia Soloshchuk

Yogurt: from a food product to an elixir of youth.

Artem Burov, Artem Dariev, Oleksandra Martemianova, Arina Sydorenko

How wartime water quality in Mykolaiv affects skin health and how its negative effects can be reduced.

Other projects

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Knowledge and Technology Transfer for Ukraine

To rebuild Ukraine’s war-damaged water infrastructure through climate-friendly, EU-aligned recovery. MWH and GWP unite German and Ukrainian experts, support key utilities, and develop a roadmap for resilient reconstruction.

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Mykolaiv Water Hub RE:Construction

The project planning and implementation itself is already a showcase. Ukrainian and German architects are uniting their skills and energy to turn old building dated 1850 into an example of sustainable, innovative reconstruction with due respect for the historical context.

LET’S CO-CREATE
THE FUTURE TOGETHER

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