RISE Challenge

A global program from Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust that finds young people ages 15 to 17 and supports them as they work in service of others. Applicants complete a challenge, up to 500 Finalists take part in Finalist Days, and 100 are selected as Global Winners. Winners can receive a need-based four-year scholarship with tuition and a living stipend, mentoring, a technology package and a fully-funded residential summit.

Offered by Schmidt Futures. Scholarship for high school students in Worldwide. Format: Online. Cost: Stipend. Grades 10–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Leadership, STEM

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 10 to 11. It runs online.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about RISE Challenge

When is the RISE Challenge deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is RISE Challenge free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to RISE Challenge?

High school students in grades 10 to 11. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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