In your opinion, what are some of the most pressing challenges different communities face today? How would you use current technology to address them and create meaningful solutions?

AI tools are increasingly embedded in school, work, and hiring processes. At the Snap Academies, we believe AI should strengthen critical thinking, not replace it. How do you personally approach using AI in your academic or professional work? In your response, describe your approach, listing 1 benefit of using AI and 1 tradeoff/concern of using AI responsibly.

How have your lived experiences influenced the way you approach problem-solving and collaboration? Can you share a specific example of how your perspective has made an impact? How might this impact how you show up and contribute to the Snap Academies and your project teams?

Share a time when you faced a significant challenge—whether personal, academic, or professional—that shaped the way you contribute to a team or initiative. How did you navigate it, and what did you learn from the experience?

We can’t wait to learn more about you! What inspired you to apply for this opportunity? What drives you every day? What are you passionate about? Where does your creativity shine? Tell us how this program connects with your personal and professional goals—and why NOW is the perfect time for you to dive into this experience.