We believe that changing the future of conservation begins with small steps: with great ideas that drive impact in YOUR community. We believe that together, our ideas and actions will add up to progress protecting our planet and improving our future.
We invite 13–18-year-olds to rise to the challenge, and to submit a 1-minute video describing their idea for solving environmental issues for a chance to receive up to $10,000 in funding.
Location(s)
- Remote
Schedule
- Videos must be submitted by February 7th, 2025 for judging
Cost/Compensation
- Free
Eligibility Requirements
- Youth ages 13-18 (at time of submission) from any country in the world are eligible to submit a video.
- Youth may choose to work individually or as a team of up to six participants.
- Parental or legal guardian permission is required for submission for youth under 18. When registering, youth are prompted to enter a parent or educator email address.
Deadline
- February 7th, 2025
Application or Entry Requirements
- Sign up at SlingshotChallenge.org to join our community and receive challenge updates.
- Get registered at Slingshot.VideosforChange.org. If you’re under 18, you’ll need to enter a parent/guardian email address and get their consent to participate.
- Get inspired! Research an environmental issue in your community and check out what our National Geographic Explorers and past Slingshot Challenge Award Recipients are doing for a better tomorrow.
- Imagine a better future. Visit our Challenge Resources to download the toolkit and sign up for a workshop. Begin to research and design an impactful solution.
- Create a 1-minute video that brings attention to your chosen issue, explains your solution idea, and inspires others to join you.
- Share your video with the National Geographic Society and the world by submitting at Slingshot.VideosforChange.org by February 7, 2025 for a chance to receive up to $10,000 in funding to further your journey.
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The National Geographic Society, established in 1888, is a non-profit organization focused on advancing and disseminating geographic knowledge and exploration. Widely recognized for its global influence, the Society is committed to inspiring environmental awareness, cultural understanding, and scientific discovery. Through its well-known yellow-bordered magazine, documentaries, educational initiatives, and support for scientific research and expeditions, National Geographic plays a key role in shaping public perceptions of the Earth and its diverse ecosystems and cultures.
