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THRIVE GLOBAL IMPACT CHALLENGE

Application Deadline: July 12, 2024

LOCATION: USA

The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge is a global search for the most innovative startups who are advancing a more sustainable future for agriculture

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants should be early-stage startups or entrepreneurs at the seed to Series A stage. We welcome innovative ideas and solutions that have the potential for growth and scalability.

We invite applications from around the world. Entrepreneurs and startups from any country or region are encouraged to apply, as we value diverse perspectives and global collaboration.

Applicants should demonstrate a clear alignment with one or more of the above focus areas. Solutions should address the specific challenges within these areas and offer innovative approaches for positive impact.

While not mandatory, we highly value applicants who can demonstrate a proven impact on climate and the environment. This includes showcasing tangible outcomes, data-driven results, or successful implementation of solutions that have positively influenced sustainability, carbon reduction, biodiversity, or other environmental aspects.

BENEFIT:

Finalists from each theme will advance to the finals and pitch at the THRIVE Global Impact Summit where the overall winner will be announced.

The Winning company receives the THRIVE Global Impact Challenge Award in addition to the following:

A place on THRIVE’s award-winning Global Accelerator Program

Investment from SVG Ventures up to $1 Million USD

Opportunity to pitch live at THRIVE Global Impact Summit in Silicon Valley

Two Complimentary tickets to attend THRIVE Global Impact Summit & pre-summit networking reception

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UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: December 16, 2024

LOCATION: USA

The University offers two types of non-resident fee waivers that may be granted to new incoming undergraduate students who are citizens of countries other than the United States.

International students must apply to the University and be regularly admitted to qualify for scholarships.

ELIGIBILITY:

Completion of a recognized secondary program comparable to a U.S. high school

2.5 cumulative GPA (as converted on the U.S. scale)

ACT composite of 20 OR SAT composite of 1030

Regular admission to the University

Must apply to the University by June 20 for Fall or December 16 for Spring to qualify

BENEFIT:

$6,864 per semester* for up to 8 semesters

Full non-resident fee exemption

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