National Geographic Society Slingshot Challenge 2025 (up to $10,000)

This is your chance to earn up to USD 10,000 in funding towards an awesome cause. If you’re 13-18 years old and passionate about your environment and community, submit a 1-minute video showcasing your innovative solution to a pressing environmental problem. Your ideas have the power to slingshot our planet forward! The National Geographic Society believes that changing the future of conservation begins with small steps: with great ideas that drive impact in YOUR community. They believe that together, our ideas and actions will add up to progress protecting our planet and improving our future.

Benefits of National Geographic Society

• Successful applicants stand the chance to receive up to $10,000 in funding.

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Eligibility for National Geographic Society

• Open to applicants who are 13-18 years old and are passionate about their environment and community;
• Participation in the Challenge can be as an individual person or a team of a maximum of six (6) people.

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Application

• Join: Register for the challenge on Videos For Change. If you’re under 18, you’ll need a guardian’s email and their consent to participate.
• Get Inspired: Explore Videos For Change to see example Slingshot Challenge submission videos and download the challenge toolkits.
• Dream: Get started on your idea. Sign up for a workshop, where you can brainstorm ideas, get answers to questions, and connect with like-minded peers across the world.
• Submit: Create and submit your 1-minute video detailing your idea for the chance to receive up to $10,000 in funding to bring it to life.

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