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Rise is a program that finds promising young people and provides them with opportunities that allow them to work together to serve others over their lifetimes.

An initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust, Rise is the anchor program of a $1 billion commitment from Eric and Wendy Schmidt across their philanthropic organizations and initiatives to find and support global talent.

What makes Rise Different?

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Rise supports a life of service.

We find promising young people and provide them with opportunities that allow them to work together to serve others over their lifetimes.

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Rise is a global community.

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.

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Rise looks for talent.

We look for talent, in whatever form it takes, wherever it is in the world.

About Rise

Rise is a program that finds promising young people and provides them with opportunities that allow them to work together to serve others over their lifetimes. The program seeks young people ages 15 to 17 and encourages a lifetime of service and learning by providing support that may include 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.

Read about the Program

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Apply to Rise

Rise uses videos, projects, and group interviews so applicants have multiple opportunities to showcase their potential. For applicants without access to technology, we offer an alternative, paper application pathway.

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