"The Earth Prize is one of the most fantastic learning opportunities for teens."
Aashna Saraf, Winner of The Earth Prize 2024 Educator of the Year Award
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The Earth Prize is an annual, global $104,500 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.
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About The Earth Prize
Through The Earth Prize competition, students are inspired, educated, mentored and empowered to solve environmental sustainability problems.
The Earth Prize, the world's largest environmental competition for young people, has seen participation from teams in over 160 countries and territories during its first four annual editions. It aims to inspire and empower the next generation of environmental leaders and innovators, creating a global platform for sharing and scaling their solutions.
The Earth Prize now features seven regional winners, each receiving USD 10,000 to implement their ideas. The regions are Southeast Asia and Oceania, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, North America, and Central & South America. In addition, twelve Mentors of the Month will be recognised, with each receiving USD 500.
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Timeline
11th Jan. 2026
10th Jan. 2027
Open Registration Phase
31st Jan. 2027
Submissions Close
1st Feb. 2027
25th Feb. 2027
Scholar Selection
3rd Mar. 2027
Scholar Announcement
3rd Mar. 2027
31st Mar. 2027
Scholar Phase
31st Mar. 2027
2nd May 2027
Regional Winner Phase
3rd May 2027
9th May 2027
Regional Winners Announcement
10th May 2027
23rd May 2027
Public Voting
28th May 2027
Awards Ceremony
TESTIMONIALS
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"Everything I experienced throughout this competition will stay with me for a long time, and will shape how I think and make decisions."
Annamaria Szelics
The Earth Prize Mentor