
Scholarship, Grants, & Opportunities
for Youth Changemakers
HackerEarth Global Hackathon for Sustainability
July 23 2025
Deadline:

The HackerEarth challenge is free to enter and open to participants worldwide, regardless of age, experience, or qualifications, as long as they submit impactful solutions aligned with the program’s environmental themes.
Age: NA
Eligibility:
Opportunity or Amount:
$15,000+
The Breakthrough Junior Challenge by Khan Academy
September 15 2025
Deadline:

Eligible participants must submit original, English-language video entries under two minutes via YouTube and review at least five peer submissions; group entries, business entities, and individuals affiliated with the competition sponsor or subject to U.S. sanctions are not eligible.
Age: 13-18
Eligibility:
Opportunity or Amount:
Up to $250,000
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Challenge
October 24 2025
Deadline:

The contest is open to legal U.S. residents who are full-time educators in public schools teaching grades 6–12, including charter schools that are at least 50% publicly funded. Private school, homeschool, and college-level educators, as well as employees or close relatives of the contest organizers, are not eligible. Entrants must remain employed at the same school throughout the contest period, and only one application per educator is allowed—multiple entries will lead to disqualification.
Age:21+
Eligibility:
Opportunity or Amount:
$100,000+
Green Program Scholarships
Closed
Deadline:

The GREEN Program is available for participants from diverse and underserved backgrounds such as BIPOC, first-generation students, women in STEM, LGBTQIA2S+, and those with financial need. Applications are reviewed based on financial hardship and the strength of the applicant's essay.
Age: 18+ including students, graduates, professionals, and non-degree seekers
Eligibility:
Opportunity or Amount:
varies
ELP Regional & Fellowship Programs
Closed
Deadline:

ELP serves diverse environmental leaders through three programs: Regional and National Fellowships for leadership development, the RAY Fellowship for recent grads from underrepresented backgrounds entering climate careers, and the DDCSP Alumni Network for continued growth among Doris Duke Conservation Scholars.
Age: further details regrading eligibilty varies by program
Eligibility:
Opportunity or Amount:
The fellowships provide intensive leadership training, skill development, and networking opportunities. Fellows attend a series of retreats focused on leadership competencies like coalition building and systems thinking. Upon completion, they become Senior Fellows, gaining access to additional trainings, networking events, and mentoring. Scholarships are available, with priority given to Black, Indigenous, and other people of color through the Community Scholarship Fund.
L’Oréal USA for Women in Science Fellowship
February 14 2026
Deadline:

The L'Oréal USA For Women in Science program is open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who hold a Ph.D., D.P.H., or Sc.D. and are in full-time postdoctoral positions at U.S.-based institutions by January 31, 2025. Applicants must not hold faculty positions and must be available for the Awards Week in November. Eligible disciplines include life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, technology, computer science, and mathematics, and awardees must commit to at least 20 hours of outreach supporting women and girls in science.
Age:NA
Eligibility:
Opportunity or Amount:
$60,000
Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program
Closed
Deadline:

The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or citizens of U.S. territories enrolled in accredited U.S. institutions pursuing advanced degrees in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology, including related coastal disciplines. Students at any stage of their master’s or Ph.D. studies may apply, though those in their final year are discouraged. Applications must include exactly two letters of recommendation and be submitted via Grants.gov, with all materials properly formatted and uploaded by the stated deadline.
Age:NA
Eligibility:
Opportunity or Amount:
Up to $42,000
Price
* Disclaimer This scholarship information is subject to change. While our team works to keep the database accurate, we recommend verifying all details on the official scholarship website.*

