National Geographic Slingshot Challenge
Rated Advanced, Slingshot Challenge asks young people to explain a local environmental solution in an original one-minute English or Spanish video with a clear call to action. Youth aged 13–18 worldwide may enter individually or in teams of up to six; minors need guardian consent. The main challenge is combining credible evidence, community involvement and concise storytelling into an achievable proposal.
Verified information
Competition details can change. Always confirm dates, eligibility and entry requirements on the official organiser's website.
Official website ↗OVERALL COMPETITION LEVEL
Advanced Level
5 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.
Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
13–18
School level
Youth aged 13–18 at submission
Registration method
Individual Allowed
Competition stages
Online video submission reviewed by a selection panel
Fee
Not yet announced by the organiser
Online / in-person
Online
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
9 Sept 2026
Registration closes
6 Feb 2027
Competition starts
Not yet announced by the organiser
Competition ends
Not yet announced by the organiser
Editorial perspective
Our Take
Ages 13–18 at submission; individual or teams of up to six. Under-18 guardian consent required. English or Spanish video, maximum one minute and 200 MB, with a clear environmental call to action. Prior funding award recipients cannot enter again. Deadline 5 February 2027 23:59 EST (6 February 04:59 UTC). Entry fee not confirmed. Post-submission voting dates omitted because official surfaces differ. Current FAQ states any country; no additional 2027-specific country exclusion list located.
Source information
- https://www.nationalgeographic.org/explore/programs/slingshot
- https://www.nationalgeographic.org/explore/programs/slingshot/challenge-materials
- https://slingshot.videosforchange.org/
- https://slingshot.videosforchange.org/terms-and-conditions
- https://www.nationalgeographic.org/about/story
- https://images.nationalgeographic.org/image/upload/v1787927036/NGS%20Main%20Site/Slingshot%20Challenge%20Materials/Nat_Geo_Slingshot_2027_Participant_Toolkit.pdf
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