- Grades8 to 12
- CostNot confirmed
Environment competitions for students under 18
Environment competitions want measurable impact, not just an idea. The strongest entries pair a local project you actually ran with data showing what changed. Many of these are free to enter and open internationally, which makes them a good first competition for a student outside the United States.
PreparationA completed project on an environmental theme, plus funds for the finalist fee and travel
FormatEither
WhereIn person
Engineering
Junior Solar Sprint
Design and race a solar-powered model car, free, for middle school teams.
Robotics
MATE ROV Competition
Build an underwater remotely operated vehicle and run real ocean-industry missions in a pool.
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- Grades4 to 8
- CostFree to $150
- FormatTeam
- WhereIn person
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- Grades1 to 12
- Cost$100 to $3,000
StructureDivisions by grade or level
FormatTeam
WhereIn person
Science
National Ocean Sciences Bowl
A buzzer-based ocean science quiz competition for high school teams, run through regional bowls.
Environment
NCF-Envirothon
Field-based environmental science: teams are tested outdoors on soils, forestry, wildlife, water and a current issue.
Writing
Ocean Awareness Contest
A free international contest accepting art, writing, film, music and interactive media on a yearly ocean and climate theme.
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- Grades9 to 12
- CostFree to $300
- FormatTeam
- WhereIn person
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- Grades9 to 12
- CostFree to $1,000
- FormatTeam
- WhereIn person
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- Grades6 to 12
- CostFree
StructureDivisions by grade or level
FormatEither
WhereOnline
Environment
Stockholm Junior Water Prize
An international water research prize with national competitions in over thirty countries.
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- Grades9 to 12
- CostFree
PreparationA completed water-related research paper
FormatEither
WhereIn person
Environment
The Earth Prize
A global environmental sustainability competition for teenagers, free to enter, with a substantial prize pool.
Engineering
The Paradigm Challenge
Solve a real social problem however you like, from age four upward, with a large prize pool.
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- Grades7 to 12
- CostFree
- FormatTeam
- WhereOnline
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- Grades1 to 12
- CostFree
StructureDivisions by grade or level
FormatEither
WhereOnline
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