2024 Andrew E. Rice Award Application
Application Information
Application
The application form is now closed. Thank you to all who applied for the 2024 Rice Award!
Background
The SID-US Rice Award is named for Andrew E. Rice, a visionary and founder of the Society for International Development (SID). Andy built SID into a major global network, established the first newsletter and journal on international development, and helped start a number of development initiatives, including the U.S. Peace Corps. He was a tireless advocate of promoting and mentoring youth in international development.
Building on Andy’s strong championship of young professionals in development, SID-US presents the Rice Award to a young professional who demonstrates leadership and innovation, as well as tremendous promise for advancement in the field of international development. Award recipients have committed to a career of service to those who are most in need, and will work towards sustainable, people-centered development.
The Rice Award will be presented at the 2024 Annual Dinner on November 13 in Washington, DC. While there will be only one winner, other notable candidates may be mentioned at the award presentation ceremony.
The award includes:
Eligibility and Criteria
To be eligible for the Rice Award, applicants must meet these requirements:
Rice Award applicants must submit:
1. The application form;
2. A three-page maximum, single-sided resume or CV;
3. A two-page maximum (12 pt. font), single-sided personal statement responding to the following:
Optional with your application:
1. Recommendations: In addition to your personal statement and resume or CV, you may submit up to two (2) one-page letters of recommendations. The letters should describe how long and in what capacity the writer has known you, the qualities and experiences that make you distinct in the criteria areas described above, and why you should be selected for the Andrew E. Rice Award.
You may submit up to a maximum of two recommendations. Letters of recommendation must be received by Monday, September 9, 2024.
A maximum of two one-page letters of recommendation/support describing:
Letters of recommendation must be received by Monday, September 9, 2024. Please submit letters of recommendation through the form. If not included with application materials, letters of recommendation may be emailed to [email protected] with "2024 Rice Award Application" in the subject line, or mailed to:
Rice Award Selection Committee
Society for International Development - United States Chapter
2300 N Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC, 20037
USA
No letters of recommendation arriving after the award deadline (September 9, 2024) will be reviewed. Please ensure that your full name appears on the personal statement as well as on each letter of recommendation.
2. Short video: You may provide a short video explaining how your experience using innovation and creativity can lead to more sustainable international development. Video submissions must not exceed 1-minute. Submissions longer than 1-minute will not be considered.
Unfortunately, we cannot review any additional information provided beyond those described above. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application Timeline
Instructions
Please submit the application form, personal statement, resume or C.V., letters of recommendation, and short video by no later than Monday, September 9, 2024. Please don't forget to include your name on your personal statement and all other application materials.
Please submit optional items on the form (recommendation letters and short video) or email to [email protected] with your name and "2024 Rice Award Application" in the subject line. Optional items arriving after the application deadline will not be reviewed.
Please note, all applications must be submitted in English and all applicants must be fluent in English.
Questions?
If you have any questions while filling out the application, please contact [email protected] or call 202-331-1317.
The application form is now closed. Thank you to all who applied for the 2024 Rice Award!
Background
The SID-US Rice Award is named for Andrew E. Rice, a visionary and founder of the Society for International Development (SID). Andy built SID into a major global network, established the first newsletter and journal on international development, and helped start a number of development initiatives, including the U.S. Peace Corps. He was a tireless advocate of promoting and mentoring youth in international development.
Building on Andy’s strong championship of young professionals in development, SID-US presents the Rice Award to a young professional who demonstrates leadership and innovation, as well as tremendous promise for advancement in the field of international development. Award recipients have committed to a career of service to those who are most in need, and will work towards sustainable, people-centered development.
The Rice Award will be presented at the 2024 Annual Dinner on November 13 in Washington, DC. While there will be only one winner, other notable candidates may be mentioned at the award presentation ceremony.
The award includes:
- an inscribed plaque;
- $1,000;
- a one-year honorary individual membership in SID-United States;
- and the opportunity to present your work at a SID-United States event.
Eligibility and Criteria
To be eligible for the Rice Award, applicants must meet these requirements:
- Age: 22 to 32 years old
- Have at least two years of experience as a volunteer or paid professional in international development, demonstrating exceptional commitment to improving the lives of people in developing countries.
- Provide application and all supporting materials by Monday, September 9, 2024.
- Be available to accept the Rice Award in-person or remotely at the SID-US 2024 Annual Dinner on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in Washington, DC.
Rice Award applicants must submit:
1. The application form;
2. A three-page maximum, single-sided resume or CV;
3. A two-page maximum (12 pt. font), single-sided personal statement responding to the following:
- How have you demonstrated creativity and innovation by developing new ideas and/or adapting successful solutions to problems and challenges, or optimizing unique opportunities, to advance international development?
- Describe your vision and experience leading people and change.
- What are some qualitative and/or quantitative measures of the impact of your work in international development?
- Demonstrate your commitment to upholding the ideals of sustainable, inclusive, just, equitable and participatory development.
- How have you committed to advance the profession of international development? For example, through knowledge advancement, participation in relevant professional organizations, institutional development, etc.
Optional with your application:
1. Recommendations: In addition to your personal statement and resume or CV, you may submit up to two (2) one-page letters of recommendations. The letters should describe how long and in what capacity the writer has known you, the qualities and experiences that make you distinct in the criteria areas described above, and why you should be selected for the Andrew E. Rice Award.
You may submit up to a maximum of two recommendations. Letters of recommendation must be received by Monday, September 9, 2024.
A maximum of two one-page letters of recommendation/support describing:
- How long and in what capacity the reference has known you.
- The qualities and experiences that make you distinct in the criteria areas.
- Why you should be selected for the Andrew E. Rice Award.
Letters of recommendation must be received by Monday, September 9, 2024. Please submit letters of recommendation through the form. If not included with application materials, letters of recommendation may be emailed to [email protected] with "2024 Rice Award Application" in the subject line, or mailed to:
Rice Award Selection Committee
Society for International Development - United States Chapter
2300 N Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC, 20037
USA
No letters of recommendation arriving after the award deadline (September 9, 2024) will be reviewed. Please ensure that your full name appears on the personal statement as well as on each letter of recommendation.
2. Short video: You may provide a short video explaining how your experience using innovation and creativity can lead to more sustainable international development. Video submissions must not exceed 1-minute. Submissions longer than 1-minute will not be considered.
Unfortunately, we cannot review any additional information provided beyond those described above. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application Timeline
- Applications and all corresponding materials due: Monday, September 9, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET
- Winner notified: Week of Monday October 7, 2024
- 2024 Annual Dinner: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Instructions
Please submit the application form, personal statement, resume or C.V., letters of recommendation, and short video by no later than Monday, September 9, 2024. Please don't forget to include your name on your personal statement and all other application materials.
Please submit optional items on the form (recommendation letters and short video) or email to [email protected] with your name and "2024 Rice Award Application" in the subject line. Optional items arriving after the application deadline will not be reviewed.
Please note, all applications must be submitted in English and all applicants must be fluent in English.
Questions?
If you have any questions while filling out the application, please contact [email protected] or call 202-331-1317.
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