Bow Seat's Ocean Awareness Contest invites middle and high schoolers worldwide to create art, poetry, prose, film, or music exploring ocean and climate themes. Junior (ages 11-14) and Senior (ages 15-18) divisions each award cash prizes ranging from $100 to $1,000 across several award categories. A separate $5,000 We All Rise Prize pool (five $500 awards per division) supports Black, Indigenous, and Latine youth in the U.S.
Eligibility
Fields of studyEnvironmental Studies
DemographicsOpen to students ages 11-18 (middle and high school) worldwide; additional prizes are reserved for Black, Indigenous, and Latine youth in the U.S. and for Massachusetts/Boston residents.
Applying
Cash prizes ranging $100-$1,000 across several award categories per division; a separate $5,000 We All Rise Prize pool (five $500 awards per division) supports Black, Indigenous, and Latine youth in the U.S.