Applications are now open for the Rise Global Talent Programme 2021. The programme finds extraordinary young people in need of opportunity and supports them for life as they use their talents to serve others.

Deadline: 29 January 2021

An initiative of Schmidt Futures and Rhodes Trust, Rise will build a global community of future leaders, connecting everyone who applies to a network of peers, learning resources and additional opportunities from Rise partners around the world.

Each year, Rise will select 100 global winners, aged between 15 and 17, and provide individualised support throughout their lives as they commit their talents to building a better world. The winners will receive need-based financial support for universities and internships, mentoring and career services, and access to funding to increase their social impact throughout their careers.

Benefits

• Support for education: Receive need-based financial support for universities and internships, a technology package and free online courses.
• Residential Dome: Meet other Rise Global Winners at a fully-funded summit and explore leadership, service and your future career.
• Mentoring and Career Services: Access resources and individualised guidance as you embark on your career journey.
• Financing opportunities: Apply for funding to expand your service to others, or compete for investment to start a social enterprise.
• Early access: Be the first to know about scholarships, internships and other opportunities through our partner universities and organisations.
• Global Community: Stay connected to a community of future leaders through annual events and opportunities.

Eligibility

• If you are between 15 and 17 years old as of 1st July 2021, and are interested in serving others throughout your life, you are eligible to apply for Rise.
• You can be from any country in the world.
• Whether you're interested in science, art, community organising or any other topic, they want to hear from you.

Desired qualities

• Brilliance: You learn quickly and challenge yourself with new problems.
• Perseverance: Obstacles don't keep you down for long. You embrace the challenge and overcome it.
• Calling: Your superpower, your passion. You care about something and have the motivation to achieve it.
• Integrity: Honesty and strong moral principles are fundamental to who you are.
• Empathy: You understand others and relate to their experiences.

Application

The world's most important problems will be solved by tomorrow's leaders. Join the first rise cohort and become the leader your community needs.

Sign up here or nominate someone here

For more information, see frequently asked questions and visit Rise Programme.