SwitzerlandOther70 days leftCash prizesThe Earth Prize 2027 for School Students (US$100,000+ in Prizes)
Opportunity Overview
The Earth Prize 2027 is a free global sustainability competition for school students aged 13 to 19, with more than US$100,000 in prizes. Register by 10 January 2027. Run online by The Earth Foundation in Geneva, it asks students from any country to submit a project that tackles an environmental problem. Seven regional winners receive US$10,000 each, and 12 outstanding mentors (Mentors of the Month) receive US$500. Registration closes on 10 January 2027 and project submissions on 31 January 2027; regional winners are announced from 3 to 9 May, followed by a public vote from 10 to 23 May and the awards on 28 May 2027.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
2 BenefitsUS$10,000 per regional winner
Seven regional winners.
More than US$100,000 in total prizes
Including monthly mentor awards (US$500).
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
Required Documents
2 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2027 / 2028.
Funding type: Cash prizes. Announced benefits: US$10,000 per regional winner, More than US$100,000 in total prizes.
Eligible levels: Other.
The latest deadline we have is January 10, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Registration on the competition website, Project submission in the competition format.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.theearthprize.org/2027. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
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