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Instructions for your
Resume and Social Impact Statement

Resume

  • A single page resume in the style/format of the sample.
  • Upload in pdf format to the online submission on or before the due date
  • Margins should be 1 inch on all sides
  • A sans serif style font should be used (examples include Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, Tahoma, Open Sans, Trebuchet MS, and Futura)

Social Impact Statement

  • A single page statement (or essay) that explains the issue you've chosen to focus on.
  • Allows you to explain to the judges your subject, how you chose to advocate for it, and the metrics you see for its sucess.
  • Upload in pdf format to the online submission on or before the due date
  • Your name and the title of your Social Impact should be at the top of the page
  • At the bottom of the page, set justification to the right, to create a signature line. Your signature verifies that everything on your resume and social impact statement is true and accurate. You may use a digital signature (see sample)
  • The following may be included:
    • A clear definition of your issue and the specific aspects you wish to address
    • A plan on what you have done to date to advance this work
    • A plan on how you have or will create awareness of the issue
    • The way in which you have or will change attitudes regarding the issue
    • The way in which you have or will change behaviors related to this issue
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