8.17 | Igniting Genius Fellowship Application
Do you believe that you have a genius idea for positive social impact? HackBAC’s Igniting Genius Pitch Competition is an intensive and selective early career building program to equip students with tools needed
to leverage their social impact solutions and turn them into reality on Martha’s Vineyard!

Gain the opportunity to work on a real-world problem posed by PwC, a global leader providing solutions that solve some of the world’s most complex problems. During a 6-hour design sprint on Thursday, August 17, 10a-4p, at the Edgartown Public Library,  you will craft a human centered solution and pitch to a panel of PwC judges with the possibility to earn up to $1,000 in entrepreneurship credits and the opportunity to be considered for an interview for an internship with PwC for Summer 2024! Additional prototype assistance may be available at the conclusion of the program.

Location: Martha's Vineyard

Timeline:
HackBAC Igniting Genius Pitch Competition Prep #1
Wednesday, August 9⋅6:00 – 7:30pm
ID: 95925026180
Passcode: 999303

HackBAC Igniting Genius Pitch Competition Prep #2
Saturday, August 12⋅6:00 – 7:30pm
ID: 93906231682
Passcode: 330104

HackBAC Igniting Genius Pitch Competition Martha's Vineyard
Thursday, August 17⋅10:00am - 4:00pm
Edgartown Public Library

Mixer Celebration - Networking with PwC and more!
Thursday, August 17 ⋅5pm
Rosewater -Edgartown


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Personal Information
In addition to completing the questions below, please email an updated copy of your resume to blackalumnicollective@saes.org with the subject line "Igniting Genius Design Sprint Application".
Please provide your first and last name. *
What is your best email address for contact? *
What is your mobile number? *
What college or university do you attend? *
Application Questions -- Tell us about your Genius!
Unlocking and harnessing genius is at the core of what we do! We want to learn more about how we can help you use your genius for good to impact social change in the world. In order to best demonstrate your genius,  we want to give you the option to be flexible in terms of how you’re able to submit the responses to the questions.

We’re also mindful that there isn’t one way to express yourself, thoughts, or ideas, so we’re giving you the option to either answer the questions through writing (responses may range from 100-500 words max) or through an audio or visual response (suggested recording lengths: 2-3 minutes).

The choice is yours!  If you choose to record an audio or video file, please write "response emailed" in the questions below and do not worry about production value or platform. Please email your responses to blackalumnicollective@saes.org.
HackBAC's mission is to inspire and cultivate genius in young leaders of color who innovate for positive social impact. To you, what is a genius? Who/what has inspired your own genius? How have you gone about innovating for positive social impact in your community and/or beyond? (250-500 words)
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Tell us about a problem or challenge you faced recently. How did you go about solving it in a unique way? Were you satisfied with the end result/solution? Why or why not? (100-250 words)
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Why do you want to participate in the Igniting Genius Pitch Competition? What do you hope to gain both professionally and personally? (100-250 words)

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Logistics
If selected to be a participant in the Igniting Genius Pitch Competition, are you able to commit to participating in the pitch competition in-person on Martha’s Vineyard on August 17, 2023?
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Will you already be on Martha's Vineyard for other reasons such as vacation or work? *
Will you need financial assistance with getting to the Island? *
If so, how much financial assistance do you anticipate needing?
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