Rhodes Trust/Schmidt Futures Rise Program: Empowering Young Leaders

The Rise Program by Rhodes Trust/Schmidt Futures identifies promising youth, offering a lifelong opportunity to serve. Beginning at ages 15–17, it fosters a lifetime of service and learning through need-based scholarships, mentorship, networking, access to career development, and potential funding for Rise Global Winners addressing humanity's challenges.

About Rhodes Trust/Schmidt Scholarship

The Rhodes Trust, situated at the University of Oxford, unites and nurtures outstanding individuals worldwide, across various fields of study, who possess a sense of urgency for change and the courage to take action.
Rise, an initiative by Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust, serves as the cornerstone of their joint commitment.

This initiative builds upon an established partnership, including the Schmidt Science Fellows program. Recognizing the impact of cultivating a network of talented individuals, both organizations aim to engage a younger audience aged 15 to 17.

As part of the Schmidt Organizations network, Rise is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for a broader population, improving human health and opportunities, and safeguarding essential planetary systems for present and future generations.

Rhodes Trust/Schmidt Value & Duration of Award

• Onefully funded in-person residential summit with other members of the Rise Global Winner cohort. Attendance at this summit is required to maintain Global Winner status.
• A four-year, post-secondary education scholarship, including tuition and a living stipend, based on need and where not already covered by financial aid.
• Opportunity to apply for funding to experiment with innovative ideas to address major problems in local communities or around the world—ranging, for example, from seed money to start a social enterprise to a grant for a non-profit. Funds will be available competitively to Winners and Finalists.

Rhodes Trust/Schmidt Eligibility

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.
Eligible Countries:
- International Students

How To Apply for Rhodes Trust/Schmidt

Interested candidates should click on “Apply ” below

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