Stockholm Junior Water Prize (U.S. National Competition)

An individual or two-student water-related science research competition that runs from state WEF-affiliated competitions up to the international Stockholm Junior Water Prize. Submit an original research paper and entry form to your state competition; state winners move to a virtual national judging round, and roughly 20 finalists attend the in-person National Finals. The U.S. winner receives a $10,000 cash prize and crystal trophy, and represents the country at World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden.

Who can apply

FieldsEnvironmental Science · Water Science · Engineering

EligibilityMust reach age 15 by August 1 of the competition year.

SelectivityAbout 20 finalists reach the in-person National Finals.

Logistics

AwardsU.S. national winner receives a $10,000 cash prize and crystal trophy, and advances to represent the U.S. at the international Stockholm Junior Water Prize during World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden.

Applying

You submitComplete an original water-related research project (solo or with one teammate) and submit it with an entry form to your state/regional competition.