World of 8 Billion
World of 8 Billion Student Video Contest
The World of 8 Billion Student Video Contest challenges students to create a one-minute video addressing a global population challenge. Participants must connect human population growth to one of three global topics—City Planning, Fresh Water Use, or Extreme Weather—and suggest a sustainable solution.
Award
Up to $1,200
Deadline
March 3, 2027
Level
Undergraduate
Status
132 days left
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- Application effort
- Medium (portfolio or video)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be a high school student (grades 9-12) or middle school student (grades 6-8)
- Open globally (including international regions and all U.S. states and territories)
What you'll need
- One-minute video: "Create a one-minute video that addresses one of this year’s global topics, suggests a sustainable solution, and connects how human population growth impacts that topic."
- Video must focus on one of three topics: City Planning, Fresh Water Use, or Extreme Weather
How to apply
- Go to the World of 8 Billion website to get started.
- Select one of the three designated global topics: City Planning, Fresh Water Use, or Extreme Weather.
- Create and edit a one-minute video linking the topic, human population growth, and a sustainable solution.
- Submit the video through the official online entry form before the deadline of March 3, 2027.
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.worldof8billion.org/video-contest/
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