Millennium Oceans Prize

Ages:Undergraduate

Type:Submission

Categories:Ocean Sciences, STEM

Scope:International

Registration

Entry Fee: $

Contact

Noha Al-Khalqi
oceans@mcnpartners.org

Millennium Campus Network, an organization dedicated to social and environmental impact related to the SDG’s, is looking for passionate young leaders to create a concrete campaign idea to rally fellow peers and youth leaders across the globe to advocacy and leadership for the oceans, freshwater systems, sustainable fishing, and marine conservation. The Millennium Oceans Prize celebrates youth activism advancing Marine and Freshwater conservation, and sustainable use of oceans, seas, rivers, lakes and marine resources. The objectives of this Prize are reflected in the proposed United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #14. The Prize and Campaign it enables is supported by Millennium Campus Network (MCN) and the Remmer Family Foundation.

The Millennium Oceans Prize is looking for campaign ideas that are concrete and can rally your peers to mobilize in this sector. How can you engage youth leaders on other campuses and in communities across the globe to fight for and champion advocacy and leadership for the oceans, freshwater systems, sustainable fishing, and marine conservation? Your campaign could take shape through activism, social entrepreneurship, or research. How will you mobilize your community and inspire youth leaders world-wide to take part in the fight for sustainable practices that protect our oceans and freshwater systems? The best part of this prize is the opportunity to cultivate a community of peers who care just as much about the oceans and marine resources as you do. Here are the specifics:

  • Up to $5,000 to implement your winning campaign
  • Mentorship and support from MCN
  • Co-curate campaign action groups, mobilizing and coordinating with peers who are passionate about SDG 14
  • Write for our media partners about your campaign
  • Co-curate global webinars with the MCN and the Remmer Family Foundation during the academic year to keep peers engaged and involved.

See competition website.
Millennium Oceans Prize Grant Winner

Team Award. $5000.

  • Up to $5,000 to implement your winning campaign
  • Direct mentorship from MCN
  • Recognition on the upcoming virtual town hall meeting for the Millennium Fellowship
  • Co-curate campaign action groups, mobilizing and coordinating with peers who are passionate about SDG 14
  • Co-curate global webinars with the MCN and the Remmer Family Foundation during the academic year to keep peers engaged and involved.

Website: https://www.millenniumoceans.org/

Managing Organization: Millennium Campus Network

Contact:
Noha Al-Khalqi
oceans@mcnpartners.org

Eligibility:
Undergraduate students around the world.

Registration Opens: March 25, 2019

Registration Closes: June 1, 2019

Overview

Millennium Campus Network, an organization dedicated to social and environmental impact related to the SDG’s, is looking for passionate young leaders to create a concrete campaign idea to rally fellow peers and youth leaders across the globe to advocacy and leadership for the oceans, freshwater systems, sustainable fishing, and marine conservation. The Millennium Oceans Prize celebrates youth activism advancing Marine and Freshwater conservation, and sustainable use of oceans, seas, rivers, lakes and marine resources. The objectives of this Prize are reflected in the proposed United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #14. The Prize and Campaign it enables is supported by Millennium Campus Network (MCN) and the Remmer Family Foundation.

Process

The Millennium Oceans Prize is looking for campaign ideas that are concrete and can rally your peers to mobilize in this sector. How can you engage youth leaders on other campuses and in communities across the globe to fight for and champion advocacy and leadership for the oceans, freshwater systems, sustainable fishing, and marine conservation? Your campaign could take shape through activism, social entrepreneurship, or research. How will you mobilize your community and inspire youth leaders world-wide to take part in the fight for sustainable practices that protect our oceans and freshwater systems? The best part of this prize is the opportunity to cultivate a community of peers who care just as much about the oceans and marine resources as you do. Here are the specifics:
  • Up to $5,000 to implement your winning campaign
  • Mentorship and support from MCN
  • Co-curate campaign action groups, mobilizing and coordinating with peers who are passionate about SDG 14
  • Write for our media partners about your campaign
  • Co-curate global webinars with the MCN and the Remmer Family Foundation during the academic year to keep peers engaged and involved.

Criteria

See competition website.

Awards

Millennium Oceans Prize Grant Winner

Team Award. $5000.

  • Up to $5,000 to implement your winning campaign
  • Direct mentorship from MCN
  • Recognition on the upcoming virtual town hall meeting for the Millennium Fellowship
  • Co-curate campaign action groups, mobilizing and coordinating with peers who are passionate about SDG 14
  • Co-curate global webinars with the MCN and the Remmer Family Foundation during the academic year to keep peers engaged and involved.

Participate

Website: https://www.millenniumoceans.org/

Managing Organization: Millennium Campus Network

Contact:
Noha Al-Khalqi
oceans@mcnpartners.org

Entry Fee:

Eligibility:
Undergraduate students around the world.

Deadlines

Registration Opens: March 25, 2019

Registration Closes: June 1, 2019