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The Paradigm Challenge
The Paradigm Challenge
Offered by Project Paradigm
Are you a student between the ages of 4 and 18 interested in helping solve world problems? If so, consider entering the Paradigm Challenge! The competition is open to students aged 4 to 18 from all over the world who create a project that helps solve a real-world issue. Students are encouraged to work in groups and submit their projects in almost any form they would like. Possible topics to address include home fires, waste reduction, personal health, food security, and biodiversity.
Project Paradigm is the organization that has hosted the contest since 2015. It started with the belief that the youth have a natural ability for innovation. Since then, the Paradigm Challenge has supported participants whose creative projects encourage global change. The top 100 entries win between $200 and $100,000 in prize money, in addition to an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the award ceremony in Los Angeles, California. If you are passionate about creating a project to help tackle global challenges, we encourage you to apply!
Open to the following grade levels:
Eligibility information
The scholarship is open to students aged 4 to 18 who use kindness, creativity, and collaboration to help solve real-life problems and make a difference. Applicants must also meet the below eligibility requirements.
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Application information
To apply for this scholarship, students must submit an online application and create a project that proposes a solution for fires, waste, health, food security, or biodiversity. Some acceptable project forms include posters, videos, inventions, public messages, community events, websites, or mobile apps.