Schmidt Futures
Schmidt Futures, based in New York, NY, has 1 opportunity for children on WiWit, checked before listing.
New York, NY, USA
Opportunities from Schmidt Futures
Rise Global Challenge for Young Leaders
by Schmidt Futures
A global program for students aged 15-17, offering lifelong benefits including needs-based scholarships, mentorship, and funding to solve global problems.
What your child could gain:
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- Contact details
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About
Schmidt Futures is a philanthropic initiative established by Eric and Wendy Schmidt. Its mission is to identify and support exceptional individuals who are leveraging science and technology to address significant global challenges and improve society. The organization bets early on talented people to foster innovative solutions. By building networks of talent from diverse fields, Schmidt Futures applies science and technology to solve complex problems. The initiative's key areas of focus include artificial intelligence, biosciences, and climate science. It funds a variety of programs, fellowships, and research to accelerate breakthroughs for public benefit. Schmidt Futures offers numerous global programs accessible to Indian students, including Rise, a worldwide initiative for young people aged 15-17. Other notable programs are the Schmidt Science Fellows and the Quad Fellowship, which provide scholarships, mentorship, and networking opportunities to promising individuals.
Affiliations
Programs Offered
- Rise
- Schmidt Science Fellows
- Quad Fellowship
- International Strategy Forum
- Schmidt Science Polymaths
- AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Associate Product Manager Program
Achievements
- Committed over $1 billion to identify and support global talent.
- Launched the Rise program, a global talent initiative for young people aged 15-17.
- Established the Schmidt Science Fellows program in partnership with the Rhodes Trust.
- Co-founded the Quad Fellowship for STEM leaders from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States.
Leadership
- Eric Schmidt, Co-Founder (Schmidt Futures)
- Wendy Schmidt, Co-Founder (Schmidt Futures)
- Eric Braverman, CEO (Schmidt Futures)
- Amy Zrinski, Chief Operating Officer (Schmidt Futures)
Frequently asked questions
- What does Schmidt Futures offer for children?
- Schmidt Futures has 1 opportunity for children listed on WiWit, each checked before listing. Every listing above shows who is eligible, the key dates, and the fee, so you can see what fits your child.
- Where does my child apply for Schmidt Futures opportunities?
- On Schmidt Futures's own website. WiWit is a free, independent directory that helps you discover and compare opportunities; your child registers or applies with Schmidt Futures directly, never on WiWit.
- Has WiWit checked Schmidt Futures?
- Yes. WiWit checked Schmidt Futures's identity and registration, along with contact details and location details. Its opportunities are each checked against Schmidt Futures's official source before they are listed.
- Where is Schmidt Futures based?
- Schmidt Futures is based in New York, NY. Each of its listings shows whether the opportunity runs online or in person, so you can check what works for your child.
- Will WiWit remind me about Schmidt Futures deadlines?
- Save any Schmidt Futures opportunity in the free WiWit app and it sends you a reminder before the deadline, so you do not miss it.
Contact Information
Quick Facts
- Type
- Institution
- Founded
- 2017
- Opportunities
- 1 on WiWit
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