Event Handbook 2023-24

EVENT HANDBOOK 2023-24
[email protected] | www.next-genius.com
NEXT GENIUS GROUP INTERVIEW INVITATION
Dear Student,
Congratulations! You are invited to The Next Genius Scholarship

Program College Group Interviews.
By now, you must have had personal interactions with the Next
Genius Team, Past Next Genius Scholars, or Admission Officers and
you must also have submitted your complete College Application to
your allocated college. The upcoming online group interview is the
final step toward winning the prestigious Next Genius Scholarship.
Our scholarships are a life-changing opportunity, simply ask any of

the previous winners, who are currently pursuing their education at
these colleges in the US, on a full or partial tuition scholarship.
What’s your next step?

Go through this document carefully and follow all instructions and
details to participate successfully in the interview.
The entire Next Genius team, the admission officers & I am looking
forward to meeting you during the online interview soon.
Warm Wishes,
Dr. Neeraj Mandhana
Founder, The Next Genius Foundation
TIMELINE
FRI, JAN 19
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Icebreaker Session
for Students
SAT, JAN 20
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Information Session
for Parents
SAT, JAN 20
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Next Genius Online Group
Interview for Students
FRI, JAN 26
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Next Genius Online
Awards Ceremony
WED, APR 10
Scholarship
Acceptance
The times mentioned are all in the IST (Indian Standard Time) zone
SCHEDULE
Day 1 - January 19, Friday [Online]
1
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM - Icebreaker Session for Students
30-minutes - Student Introductions
10-minutes -Talk by Current Next Genius Scholar
10-minutes - Next Genius Interview Process
10-minutes - Closing & Q&A
Day 2 - January 20, Saturday [Online]

2 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM - Information Session for Parents
20-minutes - Talk by Admission Officer
20-minutes - Talk by Next Genius Scholar Parent
20-minutes - Q&A
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Next Genius Group Interview

10-minutes - Opening
45-minutes - Breakout Session 1
10-minutes - Break
45-minutes - Breakout Session 2
10-minutes - Closing
During the Breakout Sessions, activities will be conducted in a

small group format. Details will be shared in the coming weeks.
Day 3 - January 26, Friday [Online]

3 2 PM – Final Result
Students who have been shortlisted for the scholarship or
admitted to the college will be notified by email. They will be
invited for the Award Ceremony in the evening.
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM - Award Ceremony

10-min - Keynote Speaker
20-min - Final Awards Presentation
30-min - College-wise Celebration (Breakout Rooms)
Please note:
All times are mentioned in IST time zone.
All the Zoom links will be shared in due course of time.
ONLINE INTERVIEW FOR STUDENTS
ONLINE INTERVIEW FORMAT

On January 20, you'll have an interview with college representatives and
Team Next Genius. This won't focus on grades but on your personality,
career goals, and fit for our program. It involves group activities to see
how you interact with others.
Interview Tips
Learn about the college as much as possible.
Be prepared to discuss your planned college major and reasons behind it.
Explain why you're interested in studying in the USA.
Share any specific career paths you've chosen.
Discuss how you can contribute to the college community.
General Interview Tips

Listen carefully and think before you speak.
Let others finish speaking before you talk.
Respect others' opinions.
Dress Code
Look your best!
Boys: A Suit or Blazer
Girls: Western-Formal or Smart-Traditional attire
Conduct during the Interview

As you step into college life, which marks the shift from childhood to
professional life, remember to maintain utmost discipline and
professionalism as a Next Genius Scholarship candidate.
YOUR INTERVIEW CHECKLIST
All interviews will be conducted on Zoom Platform. Here is
a checklist for you to be prepared for the interviews.
Please feel free to print this checklist as you prepare for
the interviews.
Checklist for Day before the Interview
Screen Name: Use the name of the college you are interviewing
01 for as prefix & First Name as your screen name in all sessions for
easy identification. Avoid using nicknames.
System Check: Before starting, test your camera video and audio
02 functionalities to ensure they're working properly.
Back-up Plan: Have a backup device and an alternative internet

03 connection (such as a Jio Dongle or Mobile Hotspot) on standby in
case your primary device or internet fails.
Choosing Your Spot: Select a quiet, well-lit spot with good internet.
04 Use headphones for better sound.
Parental Support Session: During the session for parents, help them
05 get familiar with basic Zoom features. Encourage them to stay
muted when not speaking for a smoother experience.
Checklist for Day of the Interview
Zoom Links: Make sure to use the correct Zoom link for each specific
01 Next Genius meeting happening between January 19, 20, 26. Links
will be shared a week prior and posted in the WhatsApp groups.
Audio and Video: Keep your audio on mute by default and unmute
02 only when speaking. Your video should remain on throughout the
interview.
System Preparation: Close any unnecessary apps or programs on

03 your devices before the session begins.
Punctuality and Conduct: Join the session 10 minutes early and

04 maintain a respectful environment throughout.
Tech Support: Stay calm if there are any tech issues.

05 Reach out to our helpdesk for assistance at 9820654090, email us
at [email protected], or message in the College Specific
WhatsApp Group for any other challenges.
POST THE EVENT
Winning a Next Genius Scholarship is a moment of great pride for the
student, their family and their school. Next Genius Scholarships are
non-binding. All scholarship winners and admitted students will be
provided a scholarship and acceptance letter after the online event.
SCHOLARSHIP & ENROLLMENT

Scholarship: The Next Genius Scholarship covers only the tuition fees for
undergraduate education. Full-tuition scholarship winners receive a 100%
waiver for four years, while partial scholarship winners get a partial waiver
for the same duration. This scholarship doesn't cover living expenses like
accommodation, food, stationery, insurance, or travel, which typically range
from $15,000 to $25,000 per year in the US. Parents and students are
responsible for these costs.
Refundable Deposit: The Next Genius Interview deposit will be refunded after
attending all sessions: Icebreaker, Parent Info Session (for Parents only), and
the Interview. The refund will be processed within 15 days after the interview.
College Enrollment Deposit: Scholarship winners must decide by April 10,

whether to accept the scholarship. If accepted, they need to pay the
enrollment deposit to the college before the deadline to secure admission. If
declined, Next Genius Foundation will choose a waitlisted student for the
scholarship.
OUR SCHOLARS
Winning a Next Genius Scholarship is a big achievement. As a scholar, you'll
be part of an esteemed group receiving ongoing career guidance, internship
opportunities, and job support from our foundation. Next Genius Scholars not
only maintain high grades but also actively contribute to their college
communities.
Commitments of Next Genius Scholars:

1. Active Participation: Engage and contribute to the Next Genius
community.
2. Mentoring: Support junior scholars by sharing experiences and guidance.
3. Ambassadorship: Represent the program at your high school.
4. Internship: Seek a paid internship with the foundation during freshman or
sophomore summer breaks.
The Next Genius Foundation: Additional Financial
Support For Next Genius Scholars
Education abroad is expensive. We understand this. Enhancing

college access to students from families with diverse income
backgrounds is a core belief of ours. Full tuition scholarship winners
must arrange up to USD 15,000 per year towards their living costs.
Partial scholarship winners must arrange up to USD 25,000 towards
tuition expenses and USD 15,000 towards living costs per year. Here
are some of how The Next Genius Foundation can support you to
bridge the financial gap and make college abroad possible for you.
In association with our banking partners, The Next Genius Foundation

offers low-interest educational loans to select high school students.
Next Genius winners are eligible for these special loans from HDFC
Credila, Auxilo, SBI, Bank of Baroda, and Axis Bank.
The Next Genius Foundation consults the scholarship winners

families to plan their educational budget appropriately. We also
support the scholars with additional resources through our fund-
raising campaigns.
Next Genius Scholars also have an opportunity to pursue a paid

summer internship with the Foundation.
Please do not hesitate in reaching out to us with your financial

planning queries. We’re here to support you.
ALL THE BEST
[email protected] | www.next-genius.com

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Congratulations! You are invited to The Next Genius Scholarship

Our scholarships are a life-changing opportunity, simply ask any of

What’s your next step?

Day 2 - January 20, Saturday [Online]

9:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Next Genius Group Interview

During the Breakout Sessions, activities will be conducted in a

Day 3 - January 26, Friday [Online]

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM - Award Ceremony

ONLINE INTERVIEW FORMAT

General Interview Tips

Conduct during the Interview

Checklist for Day before the Interview

Back-up Plan: Have a backup device and an alternative internet

System Preparation: Close any unnecessary apps or programs on

Punctuality and Conduct: Join the session 10 minutes early and

Tech Support: Stay calm if there are any tech issues.

SCHOLARSHIP & ENROLLMENT

College Enrollment Deposit: Scholarship winners must decide by April 10,

Commitments of Next Genius Scholars:

Education abroad is expensive. We understand this. Enhancing

In association with our banking partners, The Next Genius Foundation

The Next Genius Foundation consults the scholarship winners

Next Genius Scholars also have an opportunity to pursue a paid

Please do not hesitate in reaching out to us with your financial

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