Online applications are invited from young students for the Next Genius Pre-College Scholarship Program 2025.
About Next Genius
As someone who cares deeply about education, Neeraj Mandhana has been guiding high school students toward meaningful career planning and college admissions since 2010. Every year, he travels around the world to visit leading colleges and educational conferences.
In 2011, Neeraj became the first Indian counselor to attend the prestigious Harvard Summer Institute on College Admissions. Along with his father, Shree Naveen Mandhana, he established The Next Genius Foundation in 2014. In 2022, with a group of fellow counselors, he established All India Independent Education Consultants, an association that aims to professionalize the IEC trade in India. In 2023, he founded Aiyyo, a free monthly newsletter for counseling professionals in India.
About the Scholarship
The Next Genius Pre-College Scholarship Program awards full scholarships to bright students from across grades 8-11 to pursue profile-building activities. This year they will offer full scholarships and flight tickets to two students for attending Summer School at Oxford and Cambridge during June & July 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
High School Students
- Students from Grade 8 to Grade 11.
Citizenship
- Citizens of Bangladesh, India & Nepal are eligible.
- Foreign nationals studying in Bangladesh, India & Nepal are also eligible. This means: any foreign passport holder/ex-pat living or studying in a high school in Bangladesh, India, or Nepal is also eligible.
Soft Skills
- Strong team playing and communication skills. Positive attitude, charisma & leadership skills.
Personal Vision
- Strong desire to attend the summer program offered. Desire to be an active member of the Next Genius community and give back to society.
Subjects Offered
Engineering, Business, Leadership, STEM, International Relations, Politics and Economics, Mini-MBA, Psychology, Law, Medicine, History, Architecture, and University Preparation.
Duration
2 weeks or 4 weeks.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply for the scholarship through this link.
Locations
Oxford and Cambridge University in the UK.
