Applications Invited for the 10th Annual Millennium Oceans Prize

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About the Organization

The Millennium Campus Network (MCN), Inc., is a global student network advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.  MCN programs convene, challenge, and celebrate student leadership for social impact.  The network, celebrating its 10th anniversary, has worked directly with over 9,500 young leaders from 300 universities through its programs.  75% of MCN alumni are now in social impact careers; over half share MCN programs definitively prepared them for success.  MCN Advisors include Dr. Sakena Yacoobi, Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, Dr. Paul Farmer, and John Legend.  Millennium Campuses include Georgetown University, Brandeis University, and Lynn University.

The Remmer Family Foundation is committed to strategically provide opportunities to make a difference in communities, regionally and globally. They are focused on reducing poverty for women and youth by helping disadvantaged adolescent and pre-adolescent girls take ownership of their lives, and encouraging environmental stewardship with a focus on improving the sustainability of the world’s fisheries.

About the Prize

The Millennium Oceans Prize is returning for its tenth 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.

We are looking for campaign ideas that are concrete and can rally your peers to mobilize in this sector. How can you engage youth leaders on other campuses and in communities across the globe to fight for and champion advocacy and leadership for the oceans, freshwater systems, sustainable fishing, and marine conservation? Your campaign could take shape through activism, social entrepreneurship, or research. How will you mobilize your community and inspire youth leaders world-wide to take part in the fight for sustainable practices that protect our oceans and freshwater systems?

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.

Who can Apply

Young leaders who have demonstrated the ability to galvanize peers and sustain active engagement for a full academic year for the protection and sustainability of our oceans and marine life. Although the campaigns will be time-bound, their impact should pave the way for the next series of student movements to transpire.

How to Apply

March 30th, 2024 - 11:59 pm EST: Final Deadline

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