The RISE Invitational
2025 RISE Invitational
Ever feel like you have something vital to say about the world? That’s why we’re so excited to invite you to the Rise Invitational! This competition is proudly brought to life by Ripple Crew, an organization dedicated to uplifting and emboldening our future leaders.
We are energized by our core belief that students like you, from every corner of the globe, hold incredible power to shape our future. Therefore, this competition is designed to ignite that power, inviting you to dive deep into the social challenges that truly resonate with you – the ones you believe are vital for pushing humanity forward and building a better, happier world.
This year, we’re challenging you to explore a profound question: “What If?” What does this question mean to you? We want to know!
Don’t hold back. Your perspectives are invaluable, and we genuinely can’t wait to see what you bring to the table.
2025 RISE Invitational
Essay
Got a story to tell, a powerful argument to make, or a creative narrative ready to burst out? This is your choice. We’re looking for your authentic voice, so please be original.
Visual Art
Express yourself through color, form, or light. We welcome illustrations, paintings, photos, film, and digital artworks. And remember, this is about your artistic journey.
Research
Love to dig deep, analyze, and uncover new understandings? This is your chance to present your findings from an in-depth investigation into a social challenge that matters to you.
Idea
Are you a problem-solver with a fresh take? Share your innovative concept or solution for a pressing social issue. We leave the form of your submission entirely up to you.
Eligibility
The Rise Invitational is open to any student, whether you’re in primary, middle, or high school, or currently pursuing a university degree. You can choose to participate individually or team up with your friends. Since this is an international competition, we welcome students from anywhere in the world. And there’s no fee to enter our competition.
2025 RISE Invitational
Recognition of Your Work (Awards)
We will celebrate your excellence with awards for each category (Essay, Visual Art, Research, Idea) within every division (primary, middle/high school, university students).
And because every submission represents your commitment to change, all participants will receive a “Outstanding Achievement Honor” certificate as a note of our appreciation for your effort and contribution.
Awards for Individuals and Teams in Each Division
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Global Insight Award, Creative Excellence Award, Excellence in Message Award
These awards are all about celebrating your incredible talent and dedication. Therefore, they are honorary distinctions and do not come with any cash prizes. Instead, we’ll send digital award certificates directly to our winners by email.
Judging
Our judges will be looking for the brilliance of your idea, its originality, and how effectively you’ve presented it.
We promise to manage this competition with the utmost fairness and integrity, and all decisions will be final. We will announce all winners in September 2026.
Note: By participating, you agree that your submissions might be used by us for promotional purposes.
Ready to Submit? (How to Apply)
The final deadline to get your submission in is August 30, 2026.
Again, there’s no fee to enter our competition.
Please send your submission only by email (no physical mail) to: admin@riseinvitational.org.
Your email should include:
Your Contact Information: We’ll need your full name, the names of your city and country, your school name, and your current school grade level. For team submissions, please provide this information for every team member. And attach your completed Essay, Visual Art, Research, or Idea submission file directly to the email.
Organizing Directors
Sungwoong Kang, Chairman of the Committee of Foreign Affairs and Trade at the National Youth Assembly of the Republic of Korea
Yeseong Lee, President of the Seo-Gu Youth Steering Committee Federation