Ashoka/GM Our Planet, Our Purpose: STEM for Changemaking Challenge 2021 ($2,000 Seed Funding)
Deadline: February 11, 2021
Are you a young changemaker between the ages of 14-20 years old in the USA (including Puerto Rico and all other US territories) ready to harness the power of STEM for a sustainable planet? Join the movement of young people solving the world’s most pressing environmental challenges by applying for the Ashoka/GM Our Planet, Our Purpose: STEM for Changemaking Challenge 2021.
The Ashoka/GM Our Planet, Our Purpose: STEM for Changemaking Challenge is a social innovation challenge for young environmental changemakers across the USA. Ashoka and GM recognize young people as leaders driving a more sustainable future, and they are committed to collaborating with partners in the youth space to help grow the movement.
Prizes
- Twenty-five winning teams will each receive $2,000 seed funding and participation at the online Changemaker Summit.
Eligibility
- Open to young people in the in the USA (including Puerto Rico and all other US territories);
- Applicants should be between 14-20 years;
- Be ready to harness the power of STEM for a sustainable planet.
Application
After entering, you may view other entries, revise your own entry, and re-submit it until the deadline on February 11 at 11:59 (midnight) ET.
For more information, visit Ashoka.

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