Student Opportunities

The Earth Prize is an annual, global $100,000 environmental sustainability competition for students between the ages of 13 and 19, which rewards the teams whose projects have the most potential to address environmental issues. 

The Slingshot Challenge invites 13-18-year-olds to voice their ideas about the future of conservation work. Submit a 1-minute video describing their idea for solving environmental issues for a chance to receive up to $10,000 in funding.

Action for Nature’s annual International Young Eco-Heroes Awards celebrates he environmental achievements of young people aged 8 to 16 for their innovative efforts to address pressing global challenges such as climate change, pollution, and wildlife conservation.

The Rise program starts at ages 15–17 and encourages a lifetime of service and learning by providing support (need-based scholarships, mentorship, networking, access to career development opportunities), and the potential for additional funding as Rise Global Winners work toward solving humanity’s most pressing problems.