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SELECTION PROCESS

Eligibility

You are eligible if:

  1. You are currently a Grade 12 student (or in a gap year).

  2. Citizen of India, Nepal, Bangladesh (or a foreign national studying in one of these countries)

  3. 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:

  1. Creative problem-solving ability in both academic and non-academic contexts

  2. Strength in communication, collaboration, cooperation

  3. 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

Application Deadline

November 14, 2024

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