The Rise initiative seeks out talented individuals who lack opportunities and supports them while they endeavour to help others.
Rise hosts the Rise Challenge every year and welcomes young people from all across the world to take part. In contrast to many traditional applications, Rise gives applicants many opportunities to demonstrate their potential through videos, projects, and group interviews.
The Rise Challenge invites participants to, among other things, peer evaluate the projects of other participants and develop an individual initiative that showcases their skills and improves their communities. Following completion of the Rise Challenge, 500 Finalists are chosen by Rise to move on to “Finalist Days,” where they exhibit their motivations, problem-solving skills, and collaboration in a novel interview style. Rise chooses up to 100 Global Winners from among the 500 Finalists, who will each enjoy a variety of rewards while helping others.
Benefits
- Residential Summit
- Programming & Education
- Global Winner Network
- Higher Education Scholarships
- Technology Package
Eligibility
- Applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 17 as of July 1, 2023, meaning they are born on or between July 2, 2005 and July 1, 2008.
- It does not matter what country you live in, background you come from, or academic experience you have. Whether you are interested in science, innovation, technology, art, policy, community organizing, or any other discipline—they want to hear from them.
Selection Criteria
Rise Global Winners hail from around the world and demonstrate brilliance in a range of disciplines. Some may excel in STEM fields, others may show outstanding artistic ability, and others may have a gift for community service and organizing.
All Rise Global Winners demonstrate the five Rise Traits:
- Brilliance
- Perseverance
- Integrity
- Empathy
- Calling
Application
