This is your chance to take part in a fully funded trip to Taiwan. Winners will be flown to Taipei in October 2025 to receive their awards—with travel, food, and stay all covered.
This global challenge invites young changemakers to pitch fresh ideas to protect the ocean. It’s led by the Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP), along with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment, NAAEE, and the Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA).
Information:
- Host Nation: Taiwan
- Place: Taipei
- Trip period: October 2025
- Perks: Fully Funded
- Due date: 30 June, 2025
Money Perks:
- Win $1,000 in Cash Rewards
- Free Trip to Taiwan
- Exclusive Invite to the YIC Awards in Taipei
Purpose of the Program:
The program invites people from all over the world to share creative ideas to solve ocean-related problems—like protecting marine life, saving biodiversity, and reducing ocean trash. Your solution can use any approach, but it must include environmental education. Ideas should be fresh, realistic, and backed by research.
Requirements:
- Country of Citizenship: People from Any Country Can Apply
- Requirements: Open to creative minds aged 15 to 30
- IELTS not required.
- Apply for Free.
Plan of Events:
- July–August 2025: We’ll be checking all applications.
- September 2025: Winners and finalists announced.
- October 2025: Winners celebrate at the awards in Taiwan.