Bow Seat Creative Action for ConservationCompetition

$1,000 Ocean Awareness Contest

This one has closed

Archived

Opportunity type

Competition

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

Global

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

This annual contest invites students worldwide ages 11–18 to explore their personal connection to the ocean through creative expression. The 2026 theme emphasizes how the ocean sustains, protects, and inspires communities, cultures, and individuals.

Benefits

Contest prizes up to USD $1,000 (cash awards)
Certificates of participation for all entrants
Global visibility through Bow Seat’s exhibitions, publications, and social media
Opportunity to join Bow Seat’s Future Blue Youth Council

Who can apply

Must be 11–18 years old at time of entry (not yet started college/university)
Submit original work in one of the following categories: Visual Art, Poetry, Creative Writing, Film, Performing Arts, Interactive & Multimedia
Individual or group submissions allowed
Must provide contact information for an Adult Sponsor (teacher, parent, mentor)
Entries must align with the 2026 theme: Your Story, Our Ocean
In high school
In college or university
Volunteer

LOT finds and checks opportunities from public sources. Always confirm details on the organiser’s own page before applying.

Bow Seat Creative Action for ConservationCompetition

$1,000 Ocean Awareness Contest

This one has closed

Archived

Opportunity type

Competition

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

Global

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

Benefits

Contest prizes up to USD $1,000 (cash awards)
Certificates of participation for all entrants
Global visibility through Bow Seat’s exhibitions, publications, and social media
Opportunity to join Bow Seat’s Future Blue Youth Council

Who can apply

Must be 11–18 years old at time of entry (not yet started college/university)
Submit original work in one of the following categories: Visual Art, Poetry, Creative Writing, Film, Performing Arts, Interactive & Multimedia
Individual or group submissions allowed
Must provide contact information for an Adult Sponsor (teacher, parent, mentor)
Entries must align with the 2026 theme: Your Story, Our Ocean
In high school
In college or university
Volunteer

LOT finds and checks opportunities from public sources. Always confirm details on the organiser’s own page before applying.