Slingshot Challenge
Catalog organization: National Geographic Society
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What Is Slingshot Challenge?
The National Geographic Society's Slingshot Challenge invites participants aged 13–18 to submit a one-minute video explaining an idea for addressing an environmental issue. The current program page gives a submission deadline of February 5, 2027. No cutoff clock or timezone is stated.
Participants register through Videos for Change. Anyone under 18 needs a guardian's email address and consent. The program offers resources and virtual sessions for developing ideas and connecting with peers. Selected submissions have a chance to receive up to US$10,000 to put an idea into action; funding is not guaranteed.
Slingshot Challenge Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | Varies — see Cost and funding |
|---|---|
| Format | Online |
| Eligibility | Ages 13–18 |
| Application deadline | February 5, 2027 (time and timezone not stated) |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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