NGCP and The Hello Studios<https://jenstancil.com/home/the-hello-studios/> are now recruiting informal STEM education programs to apply to Brite 2021, a two-week, online, interdisciplinary STEM program for girls ages 13-16, with a particular focus on programs serving girls from underrepresented groups, including Black, Latinx, Native American, Indigenous, and youth in rural communities. Brite will be held July 12-22, 2021, Monday-Thursday for approximately 3 hours of programming each day, and will provide a high-quality, suite of activities centered on collaborative learning with female role models. Brite will feature two courses: Art x Science and Dream Big, Take Risks. Each day will include hands-on, authentic learning experiences, centering upon problem-solving, creativity, and real-world application, as well as a 60-minute webinar featuring a female role model and a robust Q&A. The week will culminate with BriteFest; a 90-minute celebratory event hosted by a female role model. A customized online platform, accessed through a 1:1 device, will serve as a launching pad for girls to participate in individual, small group, and community-wide activities.  Join us for an informational application webinar on Wednesday, March 17. Sign up here<https://ngcproject.org/brite-2021-application-webinar>. Application Process  * The application can be found here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScap5Vk7WOE-9YMm-F_PZ88s0O-cJFLagICFa-vH8uFhSLGBg/viewform>.  * The application closes on Monday, March 22, 2021.   See the attached RFA or visit the Brite 2021<https://ngcproject.org/brite2021> web page for more information. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kata Lucas, klucas@ngcproject.org<mailto:klucas@ngcproject.org> with any questions. Karen Karen Peterson, Founder & Chief Executive Officer The National Girls Collaborative and The Connectory @ngcproject @kpeterson Pronouns: she, her, hers