SELECTION PROCESS
Eligibility
You are eligible if:
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You are currently a Grade 12 student (or in a gap year).
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Citizen of India, Nepal, Bangladesh (or a foreign national studying in one of these countries)
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You can demonstrate financial ability to pay for travel and basic living costs in the United States
What We Look For
We employ a holistic model for selecting our scholars. Every year, through a combination of profiling, assessment, and video interviews we shortlist future scholars. Who are we looking for? In one word: Changemakers. In the past, students who displayed the following traits performed better in the selection process:
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Creative problem-solving ability in both academic and non-academic contexts
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Strength in communication, collaboration, cooperation
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Demonstrated interest in attending our partner colleges
Program Timeline
Step 1: Next Genius Registration: May - October
Step 2: Profiling & College Selection: August - November
Step 3: College Application Deadline: January 1, 2025
Step 4: Scholarship Interview: January 18, 2025
Step 5: Enrollment Deadline: April 10, 2025