Slingshot Challenge 2024 for School Students by National Geographic Society [Ages 13-18; Cash Prizes Worth Rs. 8L]: Submit by Feb 1

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Submissions are invited for Slingshot Challenge 2024 for School Students by National Geographic Society. The last date of submission is February 1, 2024.

About the Society

The National Geographic Society (NGS), headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States, is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the world. Founded in 1888, its interests include geography, archaeology, and natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical conservation, and the study of world culture and history.

The National Geographic Society was founded on 13 January 1888 “to increase and diffuse geographic knowledge”. It is governed by a board of trustees whose 33 members include distinguished educators, business executives, former government officials and conservationists. The organization sponsors and funds scientific research and exploration. National Geographic maintains a museum for the public in its Washington, D.C., headquarters.

It has helped to sponsor popular traveling exhibits, such as the early 2010s King Tut exhibit featuring artifacts from the tomb of the young Egyptian Pharaoh. Its Education Foundation gives grants to education organizations and individuals to improve geography education. Its Committee for Research and Exploration has awarded more than 11,000 grants for scientific research and exploration.

Challenge Details

They believe that no problem is unsolvable and that great ideas come from ALL places. Our community of 13–18 year olds can rise to the challenge and submit a 1-minute video describing their idea for solving environmental issues.

And they believe that, together, our ideas can lead to taking action to protect our planet and improve our future.

Submit your video by February 1, 2024 for the chance to receive up to $10,000 in funding.

Eligibility

Anyone in between ages 13-18 can take part in the contest.

How to Submit?

Interested students can submit online via this link.

Submission Deadline

The last date of submission is February 1, 2024.

Contact

Email: slingshot[at]ngs[dot]org

Click here to view the official notification of Slingshot Challenge 2024 for School Students by National Geographic Society.

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