Last date
17/01/2026
Reward
Not Available
Qualification
Other
Post
Under Graduate
General information
Scholarship name
RISE GLOBAL TALENT PROGRAM
Rise is a program that finds promising young people and provides opportunity for life as they work to serve others. The program starts at ages 15-17 and encourages a lifetime of service and learning by providing support that includes need-based scholarships, mentorship, networking, access to career development opportunities, and the potential for additional funding as Rise Global Winners work toward solving humanity’s most pressing problems. An initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust, Rise is the anchor program of a $1 billion commitment from Eric and Wendy Schmidt to find and support global talent. In 2019, Schmidt Futures co-founders Eric and Wendy Schmidt made a $1 billion philanthropic commitment to identify and support global talent. Rise, an initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust, is the anchor program of that commitment. Rise builds on an existing partnership between Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust, including the creation of the Schmidt Science Fellows program. Each organization has realized the power of building a network of exceptional talent, and this partnership allows them both for the first time to focus on reaching a younger audience between the ages of 15 and 17. Rise depends on trusted partnerships with global institutions that have long been committed to identifying and supporting young people with the potential to build a better world. We’ve developed collaborations with a broad variety of organizations in the public, private, and social sectors—including schools, universities, nonprofits, advocacy groups, businesses, and others. This network helps us find talented people who may go undiscovered or unsupported otherwise, and connect those future leaders to scholarships, internships, and opportunities around the world. The world’s most important problems will be solved by the next generation of leaders. Yet too often, the most exceptional people never realize their full potential for global impact. Either they are never discovered, become isolated at a young age, lack access to opportunities to develop their ideas, or face social and economic barriers. At the same time, systems for identifying talent—such as universities and employers—too often rely on existing, traditional networks. We’re leaving countless exceptional people on the sidelines. If one person alone can change the world, imagine what a network of exceptional people can do together throughout their lives. That is the vision of Rise. Particulars Description Name Rise Global Talent Program Provided By Rise, an initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust
- Region
- All India
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Under Graduate
Key dates
Last date to apply: 17/01/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is January 17, 2026.
Eligibility
If you are between the ages of 15 and 17, and interested in serving others throughout your life, you are eligible to apply to Rise. It does not matter what country you live in, the background you come from, or the academic experiences you have had. Whether you’re interested in science, art, community organizing, or any other topic, you are encouraged to apply.
Award & availability
Stated amount: Not Available Everyone who applies joins a global community of leaders and gains access to opportunities from our partners around the world. Finalists participate in educational and social impact online learning experiences, offered through Rise, to level up their skills and grow their networks. They also gain access to funding on a competitive basis. The Rise Global Winners receive benefits to help them scale their impact. These benefits include a fully-funded residential summit, need-based higher education scholarships, funding for ideas on a competitive basis, access to a network of other Rise Global Winners, starter technology packages, mentorship, and career services. In addition, the program may provide additional benefits and services to Winners and other members depending on need and funding. The program provides the following benefits to Rise Global Winners: Residential Summit: One fully-funded residential summit with other Rise Global Winners from their cohort—to be held in a rotating location globally. Higher Education Scholarships: A four-year, post-secondary scholarship at any accredited university, including tuition and a living stipend, based on need and where not already covered by financial aid. Funding for Ideas on a Competitive Basis: Opportunity to apply for funding for innovative ideas—ranging, for example, from seed money to start a social enterprise to grants for a non-profit. Funds will be designated for these purposes in a total pooled amount of at least $5M/year of the program and will be available competitively to Winners and Finalists Network Matching: Access to a network of other Global Winners, community members, and partner organizations, as well as career development programming, delivered primarily through technology (via our matching platform). Starter Technology Packages: Technology packages, such as laptops or tablets, to be determined each year based on budget and individual needs. Mentorship & Career Services: Mentorship to provide personal, academic, or professional guidance, and specialized career services for internships and jobs. Around 100 Scholars will get the benefit of this program.
Application
The application is free, and there is no cost to Rise Global Winners or their families to participate in the Rise program. To apply, Click here The application opens on November, and closes on January. They are committed to ensuring our application process is as accessible as possible, and we invite you to review our Accessibility Statement. If you are unable to access the app because your device is not compatible or you have limited data, you can use Rise’s web-browser application. That option can be accessed here. We’re also distributing paper applications on an as-needed basis. Please contact us at paperapp@risefortheworld.org to inquire about this option. Additionally, Rise is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community that reflects a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. We care about the potential applicants demonstrate in their work, not the opportunities they’ve had so far. We work with partners around the world to find talented young people who may not be discovered otherwise. If you encounter any obstacles, we want to work with you to provide assistance. Please contact us so we can address any questions or needs that you might have. For further details, please check- https://www.risefortheworld.org/about
Selection process
The first stage of the application opens on November, and closes on January. Next, applicants will have an opportunity to level up with the Rise Challenge by completing an individual project, which will take 20-30 hours over the course of two months. In the summer, up to 500 finalists will have an opportunity to participate in interviews, and 100 Rise Global Winners will be announced.
Contact
Please contact: support@risefortheworld.org. Apply Now https://www.risefortheworld.org/about