The Earth Prize 2026 – Global Environmental Sustainability Competition for Students

The Earth Prize is a $100,000 environmental sustainability competition open to teenage students worldwide. It recognizes and awards students who develop the best solutions to accelerate positive change towards environmental sustainability.

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.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
2. Value: $100,000 Grand Prize + $12,500 for 7 Regional Winners + $2,500 for 3 Mentors of the Year
3. Study Level: College, Contest
4. Sponsor: The Earth Prize
5. Eligible Countries: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for The Earth Prize 2026 – Global Environmental Sustainability Competition for Students

1. Participants must have been born between 2006 and 2012 and be registered in a school or educational program.
2. Students may sign-up as individuals or as a team of up to 5 members

Benefits of The Earth Prize 2026 – Global Environmental Sustainability Competition for Students

The Earth Prize now features seven regional winners, each receiving $12,500 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, three mentors of the year will be recognized, with each receiving $2,500

How to Apply

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Application Deadline

31 January, 2026

Application Link(s)

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