MILLENNIUM OCEANS PRIZE

The Millennium Oceans Prize is returning for its sixth year to support and celebrate students who are passionate about conserving, protecting, and sustainably using oceans, seas, and marine water and life. 

The Millennium Oceans Prize targets Sustainable Development Goal 14 by celebrating youth activists who are focused on enriching their communities through advancing marine and freshwater conservation and sustainable use of marine resources. Prize winners will receive mentorship and a $5,000 prize for implementation of a concrete campaign idea to spark change and garner support in advocacy, policy, and leadership for oceans and freshwater systems.

WHO CAN APPLY?
Young leaders who have demonstrated the ability to galvanize peers and sustain active engagement for a full academic year. Although the campaigns will be time-bound, their impact should pave the way for the next series of student movements to transpire. Currently we are accepting proposals for Campaigns in the categories of Oceans.

8th Annual Millennium Oceans 

Throughout the 2022-2023 academic year, the Millennium Oceans Prize Winner will have the opportunity to rally their peers around conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.

Submissions should demonstrate the ability to galvanize peers and sustain active engagement for a full academic year. Although the campaigns will be time-bound, their impact should pave the way for the next series of student movements to transpire. 

If you wish to submit a project idea, please answer the following questions. Note that only undergraduate students are eligible to apply.

THE PRIZE
The best part of this prize is the opportunity to cultivate a community of peers who care just as much about the oceans and marine resources as you do. Here are the specifics:

Up to $5,000 to implement your winning campaign

Mentorship and support from MCN

Co-curate campaign action groups, mobilizing and coordinating with peers who are passionate about SDG 14

Write for our media partners about your campaign

Co-curate global webinars with the MCN and the Remmer Family Foundation during the academic year to keep peers engaged and involved.

THE TIMELINE
The priority deadline for the 8th Millennium Oceans Prize is April 20, 2022. Applications will be viewed on a rolling basis until the final deadline on May 15.  The top 10 finalists will be invited between June and July for an interview. All applicants will be notified by August 1st.

WHAT IS THE GRAND PRIZE?
Winners will have the opportunity to rally their peers around the cause they care about throughout the '21-'22 year. The grand prize is funding of your campaign up to $5,000! The winner will also receive mentorship from MCN and be partners for the academic year.