A free short video contest from Population Connection for students in grades 6 to 12, who make a video of up to 60 seconds showing how population growth affects a topic and suggesting a sustainable solution. The 2026-2027 topics are city planning, fresh water use and extreme weather. Students may work alone or in groups, and in the high school division first place for each topic wins $1,200.
Offered by Population Connection. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2027-03-03.
Fields: Environment, Arts
Info checked October 2026.
The deadline is March 3, 2027.
Yes. World of 8 Billion Student Video Contest is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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