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Slingshot Challenge
Run by National Geographic Society
Deadline: 5 February 2027
OnlineOnlineOpenMedium effort
About this opportunity
Students aged 13 to 18 record a one-minute video explaining their idea for tackling an environmental problem in their own community. Selected ideas receive up to USD 10,000 to put into action. Free virtual Solution Design Labs, led by National Geographic Explorers, run between September 2026 and January 2027 to help you shape an idea before the deadline.
Who can apply
Young people aged 13 to 18 anywhere in the world. Under-18s need a guardian's email and consent to register.
How to apply
Register on the Videos for Change platform linked from the Slingshot page, then upload your 1-minute video by 5 February 2027. Optional online Solution Design Labs run from 29 September 2026 to 27 January 2027.
What you get
Prize money
Frequently asked
Who runs this?+
Run by National Geographic Society. More on their website.
Who can apply?+
Young people aged 13 to 18 anywhere in the world. Under-18s need a guardian's email and consent to register.
When's the deadline?+
Applications close on 5 February 2027.
Is it paid?+
Yes — the programme provides a stipend. See the organiser's site for exact figures.
How do I apply?+
Register on the Videos for Change platform linked from the Slingshot page, then upload your 1-minute video by 5 February 2027.
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