U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize

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2013 U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition now open! 

Any high school student, ages 15-20 and in grades 9-12, with a water-science project may enter their 2013 U.S. SJWP State competition by clicking on the "Enter Competition" button above!  The competition is open to individuals and teams of up to three students.  All research papers must be uploaded by April 15th.*

The winner of the national competition, and their science teacher, will receive an all-expense paid trip to Stockholm, Sweden from September 1-5, 2013 to compete in the SJWP International competition.

* Some state deadlines may vary.  To determine the deadline for your specific state, please click on the "State Deadlines and Awards" list located under the "Eligibility and Entry" link. 

 U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize Alumni Page 

Check out the new SJWP Alumni page, where you will find monthly stories about former SJWP participants and other information about water careers and involvement in the water sector.

U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize Raises Scholarship Amount! 

The Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) has raised the scholarship amount that will be awarded to the U.S. national winner.  As a result of review and restructuring of the SJWP competition, we are happy to announce that the 1st place prize has been increased to $10,000 beginning in 2013.  The change is being introduced to emphasize the importance of water research being conducted by some of the brightest high school students in the nation, and reflect the critical message that WATER’S WORTH IT®.

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