Applicants applying for the RISE Program must meet the following basic program eligibility:
Applicants must commit to the full program schedule (July 7 - July 18, 2025 Monday – Friday).
Applicants must hold a current U.S. Citizenship. If student holds dual citizenship, contact the C5ISR Center Community Outreach Office at usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.outreach@army.milto request a security determination as to whether the student is eligible. (Students who hold dual citizenship should feel free to submit an application prior to receiving a security determination in order to ensure they meet all program deadlines).
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older on or before July 1, 2025.
Applicants must be enrolled in a Maryland High School. Both rising juniors and rising seniors are eligible to participate. Current seniors who will graduate in 2025 are not eligible for RISE.
Applicants can only participate in RISE once. Students who have already completed RISE are no longer eligible.
Applicants must have no major disciplinary history.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulativeGPA of 2.0 (preferred program GPA is 2.5 or higher).