Gilder Lehrman-Rise Prize Acceptance Form

As of 9:00 PM ET on February 10, 2021, the Rise application (and therefore this form) is now closed.

Congratulations on being nominated by your teacher for the Gilder Lehrman-Rise Prize! Complete this brief form to be taken to the Rise application. You will receive your award, a copy of Ron Chernow’s biography Alexander Hamilton, winner of the inaugural George Washington Book Prize and inspiration for the musical Hamilton.

What is Rise?

An initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust, Rise will build a global community of future leaders, connecting everyone who applies with a network of peers, learning resources, and additional opportunities from Rise partners around the world. Each year, Rise will select 100 Global Winners, ages 15 to 17, and provide them with individualized support throughout their lives as they commit their talents to building a better world. Winners will attend a residential summit, receive need-based financial support for education and internships, and have access to funding to scale up their social impact throughout their careers.

What do Rise applicants and Rise Global Winners receive?

Just by applying, you’ll be able to take free online courses from leading experts around the world. You’ll have access to additional opportunities from our network of global partners, including universities, businesses, and nonprofits. During the application process, you’ll build professional and personal skills, learn how to tell your story, and develop your portfolio with a significant piece of work. You’ll meet talented peers from countries around the globe.

Each year, Rise will select 100 Global Winners and provide them with access to a lifetime of benefits as they work to serve others. Rise Global Winners will attend a residential summit to explore leadership, service, and their future career paths. They will receive a technology package, along with access to free online courses and need-based financial support for education and internships. As they enter the workforce, they’ll receive mentorship and career services. If their work serves their community, they’ll be able to apply for funding to scale up their impact. If they have an idea for a social enterprise, they’ll be able to compete for investment that grows as they show results. Throughout their lives, they’ll be part of a global community of leaders and have early access to educational and funding opportunities through the network of Rise partners, including universities, businesses, and nonprofits.
- Residential Experience: Meet other Rise Global Winners and explore leadership, service, and your future career path.
- Education Support: Receive a technology package, along with access to free online courses and need-based financial support for education and internships.
- Mentorship and Career Services: Access individualized resources and guidance as you embark on your career journey.
- Funding Opportunities: Apply for funding to scale up your service to others, or compete for investment to start a social enterprise.
- Early Access: Be the first to know about scholarships, internships, and other opportunities through our partner universities and organizations.
- Global Community: Stay connected to a community of future leaders through annual events and opportunities.
Student Information
First Name*
Last Name*
This opportunity is available only to students who are between 15 and 17 years old. Use the calendar button to add your date of birth or type in with the format of YYYY-MM-DD.
Date of Birth*
Email*
Phone Number
Street Address*
City*
State*
State/Province Other
Country*
Postal Code*
School Information
School Name*
School City*
School State*
School State/Province Other
School Country*
Demographic Information (Optional)
Gender
Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity - Other
Please confirm that the Gilder Lehrman Institute, Rise, Rhodes Trust, and Schmidt Futures can contact you about this opportunity.*
No* Yes*
Upon completion of this form, you will be redirected to the Rise application page. Once you complete their application, we will process the shipment of your book.

As of 9:00 PM ET on February 10, 2021, the Rise application (and therefore this form) is now closed.

Congratulations on being nominated by your teacher for the Gilder Lehrman-Rise Prize! Complete this brief form to be taken to the Rise application. You will receive your award, a copy of Ron Chernow’s biography Alexander Hamilton, winner of the inaugural George Washington Book Prize and inspiration for the musical Hamilton.

What is Rise?

An initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust, Rise will build a global community of future leaders, connecting everyone who applies with a network of peers, learning resources, and additional opportunities from Rise partners around the world. Each year, Rise will select 100 Global Winners, ages 15 to 17, and provide them with individualized support throughout their lives as they commit their talents to building a better world. Winners will attend a residential summit, receive need-based financial support for education and internships, and have access to funding to scale up their social impact throughout their careers.

What do Rise applicants and Rise Global Winners receive?

Just by applying, you’ll be able to take free online courses from leading experts around the world. You’ll have access to additional opportunities from our network of global partners, including universities, businesses, and nonprofits. During the application process, you’ll build professional and personal skills, learn how to tell your story, and develop your portfolio with a significant piece of work. You’ll meet talented peers from countries around the globe.

Each year, Rise will select 100 Global Winners and provide them with access to a lifetime of benefits as they work to serve others. Rise Global Winners will attend a residential summit to explore leadership, service, and their future career paths. They will receive a technology package, along with access to free online courses and need-based financial support for education and internships. As they enter the workforce, they’ll receive mentorship and career services. If their work serves their community, they’ll be able to apply for funding to scale up their impact. If they have an idea for a social enterprise, they’ll be able to compete for investment that grows as they show results. Throughout their lives, they’ll be part of a global community of leaders and have early access to educational and funding opportunities through the network of Rise partners, including universities, businesses, and nonprofits.
- Residential Experience: Meet other Rise Global Winners and explore leadership, service, and your future career path.
- Education Support: Receive a technology package, along with access to free online courses and need-based financial support for education and internships.
- Mentorship and Career Services: Access individualized resources and guidance as you embark on your career journey.
- Funding Opportunities: Apply for funding to scale up your service to others, or compete for investment to start a social enterprise.
- Early Access: Be the first to know about scholarships, internships, and other opportunities through our partner universities and organizations.
- Global Community: Stay connected to a community of future leaders through annual events and opportunities.
Student Information
First Name
Last Name
This opportunity is available only to students who are between 15 and 17 years old. Use the calendar button to add your date of birth or type in with the format of YYYY-MM-DD.
Date of Birth
Email
Phone Number
Street Address
City
State
State/Province Other
Country
Postal Code
School Information
School Name
School City
School State
School State/Province Other
School Country
Demographic Information (Optional)
Gender
Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity - Other
Please confirm that the Gilder Lehrman Institute, Rise, Rhodes Trust, and Schmidt Futures can contact you about this opportunity.
Upon completion of this form, you will be redirected to the Rise application page. Once you complete their application, we will process the shipment of your book.

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Gilder Lehrman-Rise Prize Acceptance Form

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