Application Deadline: February 23rd 2022
Rise is a program that finds brilliant people who need opportunity and supports them for life as they work to serve others. The program starts at ages 15–17 and offers access to benefits that last a lifetime including scholarships, mentorship, access to career development opportunities, funding, and more as Global Winners work toward solving humanity’s most pressing problems.
Each year, Rise invites 15-17 year olds from around the world to participate in the Rise Challenge. Unlike many traditional applications, Rise uses videos, projects, and group interviews so applicants have multiple opportunities to showcase their potential. For applicants without access to technology, we offer alternative low-tech pathways through web-browser and paper applications.
The Rise Challenge has three stages. Applicants introduce themselves through videos, create an individual project that demonstrates their talents and benefits their communities, and peer review other applicants’ projects, among other activities.
After applicants complete the Rise Challenge, Rise selects up to 500 Finalists to advance to “Finalist Days,” where they demonstrate their motivations, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork skills in an innovative interview format.
From the 500 Finalists, Rise selects 100 Global Winners to receive a lifetime of benefits as they work to serve others.
Eligibility
Applicants for the 2022 cohort must be between the ages of 15 and 17 as of July 1, 2022, meaning they are born on or between July 2, 2004 and July 1, 2007.
It does not matter what country they live in, background they come from, or academic experience they have. Whether they are interested in science, innovation, technology, art, policy, community organizing, or any other discipline—we want to hear from them.
Rise is a program that finds brilliant people who need opportunity and supports them for life as they work to serve others. We understand that economic barriers are not the only challenges that keep brilliant people from serving others throughout their lives.
How to Apply
Stage 1: Introduce Yourself
Deadline: December 22, 2021
Tell us about your background, your brilliance, and your talents.
- Complete your profile
- Respond to two questions about your background and passions
- Watch and peer review other applicant’s videos
Stage 2: Create Your Project
Deadline: February 16, 2022
Complete an individual project that demonstrates your interest, abilities, and drive.
- Respond to the prompts, documenting your research, design, and implementation
- Fill out the Project Summary
- Join the Rise Discord Community (Optional)
Stage 3: Finish the challenge
Deadline: February 23, 2022
See what others are working on and take the Puzzle Quiz.
- Watch and peer review other applicant’s projects
- Take the puzzle quiz. This is not the kind of quiz that you can study for, so just bring yourself and do your best.
For More Information: Rise Challenge
