Welcome Students!
You have the power to change the world.
We help students find their service passion, amplify their voices to inspire their peers and recognize and celebrate young changemakers with scholarship awards.
Join the Humanity Rising Movement
We make it easy for you to find our many events and service opportunities, build your service resume and be eligible for Humanity Rising Service Scholarships!
Be sure to join our Humanity Rising Group after opening an account on InnerView to be a part of the Humanity Rising Movement!
Benefits of being a part of the Humanity Rising Movement
- Become your best self and better the world around you!
- Be eligible for service scholarships!
- Be eligible for service-learning hours (subject to school approval)
- Build leadership and life skills!
- Enhance your resume for college / career
- Connect with like-minded passionate youth
- Be a part of something greater than yourself … and have FUN!
“Who inspires me the most are the youth ambassadors at Humanity Rising. You guys are models for what to do and how to do it.”
— Rainn Wilson, Actor, Humanitarian, Co-Founder of Lide Haiti
Become a Humanity Rising Ambassador
Humanity Rising Ambassadors are students who are passionate about creating a better world. They are leaders in their schools and communities and are actively engaged in Humanity Rising. Humanity Rising Ambassadors are eligible for an Exclusive Pool of Scholarship Awards. You can become a Humanity Rising Ambassador by participating in a minimum of 4 hours of Humanity Rising programs.
Apply for a Scholarship Award!
We award Humanity Rising Service Scholarships and other rewards to students who are making a difference in the world through volunteerism or creating their own service project.
To apply, share your service story in writing or create and upload a 60 second video using the hashtag #whatcauseinspiresyou2025 This can just be you talking, or you can get creative and share pictures of your service.
Most importantly, speak from your heart!
Students who submit service stories may also be asked if they would like to be featured on a Humanity Rising VOICES podcasts to inspire their peers to help further their cause!
Scholarships are awarded on an ongoing basis, and you may submit your service story at any time. You will be notified if you are a finalist.
See the FAQs below for further details on our scholarship awards.
By submitting your service story you’re giving Humanity Rising permission to feature your story in our social media, marketing and communications.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities – Please see our Anti-Bullying page for our RISE UP Scholarship Awards. The Rise Up scholarships are awarded to students who are working to end bullying, or have a solution they would like to share for how to end bullying!
What Cause Inspires You?
Service is at the core of humanity. It creates empathy, compassion, greater self-esteem…and greater human connection.
We challenge you to find your service passion, make a difference and share your story with us.
“Hi! I’m Kayla, and I encourage you to join the Humanity Rising Movement. Humanity Rising empowers young people to change the world. Becoming a Humanity Rising Ambassador has allowed me to develop my skills in service, expand my interests, and connect with other youth passionate about causes that matter to me. Join the movement now!”
– Kayla P., Humanity Rising Ambassador, Illinois
