1. Project statement
Please respond to the following prompt in 500 words or less:
What do you see as one of the most critical challenges facing your community or the world? What idea(s) do you have for addressing this challenge? How does your approach advance equity and justice?
In your statement, please address how one might go about implementing your project or idea. We recommend that you devote roughly equal time to addressing each question in the prompt.
2. Nomination letter
Please submit a nomination letter by a faculty member or administrator from your home institution, a host institution, or an independent program provider organization. Up to two nomination letters may be submitted, and must:
Be written by a faculty member or administrator familiar with the student’s academic work, leadership, and collaborative abilities
Detail the academic achievements or abilities of the student, evidence of leadership qualities the student possesses, and how the student will uniquely contribute to and benefit from participation in the program
Be uploaded by applicants in PDF format on institutional letterhead and signed by the nominator (electronic signatures are acceptable)