The Millennium Oceans Prize is returning for its eighth year to support and celebrate students who are passionate about conserving, protecting, and sustainably using oceans, seas, and marine water and life.
The Millennium Oceans Prize targets Sustainable Development Goal 14 by celebrating youth activists who are focused on enriching their communities through advancing marine and freshwater conservation and sustainable use of marine resources. Prize winners will receive mentorship and a $5,000 prize for implementation of a concrete campaign idea to spark change and garner support in advocacy, policy, and leadership for oceans and freshwater systems.
WORTH
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Up to $5,000 to implement your winning campaign
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Mentorship and support from MCN
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Co-curate campaign action groups, mobilizing and coordinating with peers who are passionate about SDG 14
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Write for media partners about your campaign
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Co-curate global webinars with the MCN and the Remmer Family Foundation during the academic year to keep peers engaged and involved.
ELIGIBILITY
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Note that only undergraduate students are eligible to apply.
- Young leaders who have demonstrated the ability to galvanize peers and sustain active engagement for a full academic year for the protection and sustainability of our oceans and marine life. Although the campaigns will be time-bound, their impact should pave the way for the next series of student movements to transpire.
DEADLINE: April 15 2022
To apply and for more information visit here
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