Sample 2 (Web) Rise Paper Application - Cycle 3

OVERVIEW OF THE RISE 100 DAY CHALLENGE 2
RISE APPLICATION TIMELINE 2
PROFILE INFORMATION 3
RISE APPLICATION - PART 1: ASPIRATIONS 6
RISE APPLICATION - PART 2: OVERCOMING CHALLENGES 6
RISE APPLICATION - PART 3: FOCUS & RESEARCH 7
RISE APPLICATION - PART 4: DESIGN & PLAN 8
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RISE APPLICATION - PART 5: ACT & REFLECT 9
PROJECT SUMMARY 10
CERTIFICATION 11
PL RISE PROGRAM: DATA PROCESSING CONSENT
RISE PROGRAM: TERMS OF USE CONSENT

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Confidential. Not for distribution beyond eligible Rise applicants.
1 NOT A SUBMISSIBLE APPLICATION
OVERVIEW OF THE RISE 100 DAY CHALLENGE
Welcome to Rise!
Welcome to Rise! The Rise 100 Day Challenge is an opportunity to embark on a journey of discovery that
includes introducing yourself to Rise, creating a project that will benefit your community, reviewing other
candidates’ projects, taking a quiz, and playing a game. The purpose of our selection process is to look at
the whole you, not just your past achievements—but also your potential to commit to a lifetime of service to
others. To do this, we divide our selection process into distinct components so we can learn about you from
as many different angles as possible.This document describes the application steps.
Introduce Yourself
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You’ll be asked a couple of questions about your aspirations and what challenges you have overcome to
get to where you are. You’re prompted to respond to these questions with a short text. You must stay within
the space provided within the application, so think carefully about what you want to say.
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Next…
Complete a Project
Start an individual project that demonstrates your brilliance, passion, and skills. You could develop a new
product, software service, or business; build a social or political movement; create a piece of music, art,
performance, or film. We want to see your brilliance—whatever form it takes! We encourage you to think of
creative ways that your project could benefit your community.
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The application process will take you through each step of completing a project: Focus & Research, Design
& Plan, Act & Reflect. At each step, you’re asked to share your experience by documenting what you’ve
done. Please provide your response in the space made available in the application form. Don’t just tell us,
show us! Please attach evidence such as images and drawings together with your application to show us
the work that you’ve completed.
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Once you’ve finished all parts, you’ll be asked to complete a Project Summary. This will allow you to
summarise the findings of your Rise Project and to clarify your specific role if this was a group project.
RISE APPLICATION TIMELINE
1. Submit your Rise Application (Deadline: January 25, 2023)
2. Join one of Rise’s Global Finalist Days (May/June 2022). If successful in the application stage,
you will be invited to join one of Rise’s Global Finalist Days online where you will meet enthusiastic
peers from across the globe in an innovative interview setting. Rise and its partners will help you
secure technology to ensure your ability to participate.
3. Look Out for Global Winners (Late 2023)
PROFILE INFORMATION
Begin by answering short questions about who you are and where you’re from. You’ll also notice that there
are questions about your family and education. These help us get a sense of your background.
1. What is your full name? __________________________________________________
2. What is your nationality (country of citizenship)? If you have more than one, please list them all.
_______________________________________________________________________
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3. What gender do you identify as? We use this information to help ensure representation in the cohort
and for the other uses stated in our Privacy Notice. (circle one)
Male
PL Female Non-binary Prefer not to say
4. What is your date of birth?
2005 2006 2007 2008

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5. Where did you hear about Rise? (example: Facebook, event, email, in-person communication)
_______________________________________________________________________
6. What person or organization told you about Rise? _______________________________
7. What's the highest level of education of your parent, guardian, or caregiver? If you have multiple
parents, guardians, or caregivers, please select the education of the one who has received the highest level
of education. (circle one)
○ No formal education ○ Trade/Apprentice School
○ Some Grade/Primary School ○ Associate Degree (2-year)
○ Completed Grade/Primary Schoo ○ Bachelor’s Degree (completed universit
○ Some High/Secondary School ○ Graduate/Master’s Degree or above
○ Completed High/Secondary Sch ○ Unknown
○ Some University ○ Other (please state): _______________
○ Prefer not to say
8. How can we email you with updates to your application? (if you don’t have an email, write “none” and
provide a contact at your school or local organization) _________________________________
Phone number, including international dialling code: (if you don’t have one, write “none”)
__________________________________________________________________________
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9. Where are you currently living (city and,country)?
___________________________________________________________________________
10. PLWhich language(s do you speak natively or fluently? Please list them all.
_________________________________________________________________
11. How would you describe your level of confidence in using English to have a 15 minute conversation
about a topic you care about?
_________________________________________________________________________
12. What is the approximate total annual income of your parent(s) or guardian(s)? All Finalists will be
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required to provide income information and supporting evidence, which we will check against the information
you provide here.
○ Prefer not to ○ $3,000 - $3 ○ $40,000 - $49,999

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○ I don’t know ○ $4,000 - $4 ○ $50,000 - $74,999
○ $499 or less ○ $5,000 - $9 ○ $75,000 - $100,000
○ $500 - $999 ○ $10,000 - $ ○ $100,000 - $199,999
○ $1,000 - $1,9 ○ $20,000 - $ ○ $200,000 or more
○ $2,000 - $2,9 ○ $30,000 - $ ○
14. Which of the following best describes your current school? (circle one)
○ Government or publically-funded ○ Homeschool
○ Not Government-funded, private s ○ Not participating in school
○ Not Government-funded, religious ○ Other (please state) _______________
15. What's the name of your school and what is the city and country in which it's located?
___________________________________________________________________________
16. Anticipated secondary school graduation month and year? (note: secondary school might also be
referred to as high school or junior college)
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
I confirm that my responses are accurate and true, and I understand that I may be asked to provide
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proof of this information at a later point.
I understand that I must have my parent or guardian's consent to apply to Rise.Do you have your parent or
guardian’s consent to take part in this application?
PL What is your parent or guardian’s preferred contact email or phone number?
13. ______________________________________________________________________
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The next two questions are designed to understand your achievements and values outside of
the project. Please provide short responses (5-8 sentences).
17. What are the three accomplishments or achievements that you are most proud of?
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18. Rise is seeking to support individuals that are aspiring to make the world a better place and serve
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others. Tell us: how do you serve others in your life? This could be anything from volunteering to tutoring to
taking care of family. We want to understand how you see your role and responsibility in making the world a
better place.
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I confirm that my responses are accurate and true, and I understand that I may be asked to provide
proof of this information at a later point.
RISE APPLICATION - PART 1: ASPIRATIONS
Humanity is facing many pressing problems. What problem do you want to solve? What should we know
about you and your motivations?
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RISE APPLICATION - PART 2: OVERCOMING CHALLENGES
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Everyone faces challenges in life and learns to deal with them in their own ways. This is your chance to talk
about the obstacles you have faced and how you have tried to overcome them. In this phase, we want to
learn more about how you have responded to adversity and what challenges you have had to overcome to
get to where you are.
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RISE APPLICATION - PART 3: FOCUS & RESEARCH
Welcome to the start of your Rise project! This is your opportunity to demonstrate your interests, abilities,
and drive. You could try developing a new product (whether physical or digital); creating a piece of music,
art, performance, or film. Your project could contribute to a social or political movement, reduce pollution,
educate or care for others—the possibilities are endless! We want to see your brilliance—whatever form it
takes! Note that your project must be something that you start during the Rise application window and
specifically for the Rise Challenge. It could be a completely new project or something new you do as an
extension of an existing project. Along the way, you'll be asked to document what you do.
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If you are working on a group project that you would like to use for the Rise Challenge, we ask that you only
showcase the areas in which you work on yourself. Please provide honest detail about your roles and
responsibilities.
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In this part of the Rise project, you will find a focus area for your project and develop a deeper
understanding of it through research.
Start by sharing the things you are passionate about (this could build upon your earlier Aspirations
response) and tell us how your motivations link to your project focus area. Why do you feel passionate
about this topic? What was your journey to landing on your chosen focus area?
After you identify your focus area, you’ll conduct research to deepen your knowledge and understanding.
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Remember, research has many forms (examples: articles, videos, podcasts, surveys, interviews) and many
sources (examples: online content, libraries, social networks, local or global experts). In your answer
highlight how you did your research and your key research outcomes. How does your proposed focus or
project fit in the landscape of what others are doing? Explain how your research findings led to a better
understanding of your project focus.
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It is important to think carefully about your own assumptions and your unique perspective when
approaching your focus area and project. Keep in mind that the way that you think, understand the world,
and make decisions is linked to your own identity and upbringing. It is important to be aware of these
influences as you approach your project.
A good response to the focus and research part of the project will cover the following:
1. What is the focus for your Rise Project and how does it link to your personal motivations?
2. What did your research reveal about your project's focus area?
3. How did your research impact your thinking (assumptions or perspectives) about your focus area?
RISE APPLICATION - PART 4: DESIGN & PLAN
In this part of your Rise project, the aim is to identify your intended project goals and explain your
rationale for these goals. You also will design your project and create a plan of action, while
exploring ethical considerations.
Start by identifying your goals—what does success look like? What do you want your project to
achieve and why? Explain your rationale. Don't just tell us what you intend to do, but also tell us
how to expect it to affect the issue you are focusing on.
Next, work backwards from your goals to design your project, thinking through the many ways in
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which you could reach your solution. Explain why you landed on your final project design and why
you think it is the best route to achieve your project goals.
Create a plan that will guide you as you implement your project. This could include logistics,
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finances, resources, a timetable, testing, a to-do list and more. It would also be useful to consider
how external factors could affect your ability to complete your project and how you might mitigate
them. Ensure you know the due date of the Rise Project so that the timing of what you will do is
realistic and achievable. If you are working on a group project, focus on what you are responsible
for and be honest about what others will do instead of you.
Last but not least, it is important before you start implementing your project to think about the ethical
considerations of your intended goals and proposed action plan. Ethical considerations may include
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obtaining appropriate consents, secure and legal data storage, environmental considerations,
age-appropriate content, and respecting cultural practices.
A good response to the Design & Plan part of your project will cover the following:
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1. An outline of your intended project goals and a clear rationale for why you have chosen them.
2. A description of the solution you designed to achieve your goals and of your detailed project plan.
3. Ethical considerations you took into account before starting your project.
RISE APPLICATION - PART 5: ACT & REFLECT
The final part of your Rise project—Act & Reflect—is about implementing the plans you have
created during Design & Plan and reflecting on your Rise project journey.
Start by explaining what you did; in addition to a clear explanation, it also is important that you
document what you do. Don't just say what you've done—show it too! You can attach any evidence
you have together with your application. This evidence could be a wide range of things; for example,
pictures, data, charts, or a prototype—anything you'd like to share with us that demonstrates the
steps you took to complete your project and the outcomes you achieved. If you worked on a group
project, focus on what you accomplished yourself and be honest about what others did.
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Next, share about how effective your project was. Did you meet your goals? Did your project affect
the issue it focused on in the ways that you expected? Did it have other effects (positive or
negative)? This is your chance to show evidence of your project's outcomes or impacts.
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And finally, reflect on your Rise Project. What went well? And what didn't go so well? Explain how
closely your actions or goals reflected your plans. Did you face any surprises or challenges? How
did you navigate them? Did you meet your goals? Either way, what are your takeaway learnings
from this? In hindsight, would you do anything differently? If you collected feedback from others,
share that too.
A good response to the Act & Reflect part of your project will cover the following:
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1. What actions did you take to implement your Rise Project?
2. What challenges or surprises did you encounter, if any, and how did you adapt or persevere
through them?
3. How effective was your project?
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4. What are your key learnings from your Rise project and how will you apply them? What would
you do differently?
PROJECT SUMMARY
Summarize your Rise project.

What is the focus area you identified for your
Rise project and why did you select this issue?
How did you research and address that issue?
Why do you feel that your project is a good
response to the issue?
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What topic(s) did your project cover?
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Did you work on this project alone?
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If you answered no, what was your role and

what contributions did you make to the project?
Who did you work with, and what were their
contributions to the project?
CERTIFICATION
I confirm that this application is my own work, is not copied from any other person's work (published or
unpublished), and has not previously been submitted for assessment to Rise or elsewhere. I confirm that I
have read and understood the RISE CHALLENGE OFFICIAL RULES. This application was written by me
and in my own words, except for quotations from published and unpublished sources which are clearly
indicated and acknowledged as such. I am conscious that the incorporation of material from other works or
a paraphrase of such material without acknowledgement will be treated as plagiarism, subject to the
custom and usage of the subject, according to the Rise Challenge Official Rules. The source of any picture,
map or other illustration is also indicated, as is the source, published or unpublished, of any material not
resulting from my own experimentation, observation or specimen-collecting.
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Applicant Signature: ___________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________
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RISE PROGRAM: DATA PROCESSING CONSENT
I understand, acknowledge and agree that The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation
(“SIF”) collects and processes personal information that I provide in connection with my application for
and participation in the Rise program, information SIF observes (such as engagement and interaction
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data), as well as publicly available information about me, for purposes of evaluating my application;
providing scholarships, funding and other support; operating, managing, evaluating, improving and
protecting the Rise program and services; and managing the relationship SIF has with me. I also
understand, acknowledge and agree that the information SIF processes may include personal
information revealing my race, ethnicity, religion, and health-related information to the extent necessary
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to offer reasonable accommodations and wellness initiatives in connection with the Rise program, and
for diversity purposes. I further understand, acknowledge and agree that my information will be shared
with (1) SIF’s partner, Rhodes Trust, as necessary to manage and administer the Rise program, and (2)
partner organizations who will review the applications for the Rise program and may use the information
to provide you information on other opportunities, such as scholarships. I also understand,
acknowledge and agree that my information will be transferred to the United States and the United
Kingdom where SIF, Rhodes Trust and relevant service providers are located. I can withdraw my
consent at any time.
For more information about the processing of personal information in connection with the Rise program
and the data protection rights available to you, please see the attached Rise Program Privacy Notice.
Name of Participant: ___________________________________
Participant Signature: __________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________
RISE PROGRAM: TERMS OF USE CONSENT

I have been provided the full text of the Rise Privacy Notice and Rise Terms of Use. I agree to the Rise
Terms of Use and the Privacy Notice.
Name of Participant: ____________________________________
Participant Signature: ___________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________
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OVERVIEW OF THE RISE 100 DAY CHALLENGE 2

RISE APPLICATION TIMELINE 2

RISE APPLICATION - PART 1: ASPIRATIONS 6

RISE APPLICATION - PART 2: OVERCOMING CHALLENGES 6

RISE APPLICATION - PART 3: FOCUS & RESEARCH 7

RISE APPLICATION - PART 4: DESIGN & PLAN 8

RISE PROGRAM: TERMS OF USE CONSENT

RISE APPLICATION TIMELINE

1. Submit your Rise Application (Deadline: January 25, 2023)

3. Look Out for Global Winners (Late 2023)

1. What is your full name? __________________________________________________

4. What is your date of birth?

2005 2006 2007 2008

6. What person or organization told you about Rise? _______________________________

○ Some Grade/Primary School ○ Associate Degree (2-year)

○ Some High/Secondary School ○ Graduate/Master’s Degree or above

○ Completed High/Secondary Sch ○ Unknown

○ Some University ○ Other (please state): _______________

○ Prefer not to say

○ Prefer not to ○ $3,000 - $3 ○ $40,000 - $49,999

○ I don’t know ○ $4,000 - $4 ○ $50,000 - $74,999

○ $499 or less ○ $5,000 - $9 ○ $75,000 - $100,000

○ $500 - $999 ○ $10,000 - $ ○ $100,000 - $199,999

○ $1,000 - $1,9 ○ $20,000 - $ ○ $200,000 or more

○ $2,000 - $2,9 ○ $30,000 - $ ○

○ Government or publically-funded ○ Homeschool

○ Not Government-funded, private s ○ Not participating in school

○ Not Government-funded, religious ○ Other (please state) _______________

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

Summarize your Rise project.

If you answered no, what was your role and

Name of Participant: ___________________________________

Participant Signature: __________________________________

RISE PROGRAM: TERMS OF USE CONSENT

Name of Participant: ____________________________________

Participant Signature: ___________________________________

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