Youth For Earth 2026 for School & College Students [Cash Awards + National Platform]: Apply by 15 March 2026

Applications are now invited for Youth For Earth 2026, a flagship sustainability initiative led by Mobius Foundation in collaboration with The Climate Project Foundation under ICSE 2026.

Students of Classes 8–12 and college/university students across India and South Asia can apply in teams through their institutions.

Selected teams receive mentorship, national-level exposure, certificates, and compete for attractive cash awards. The last date to register is 15 March 2026.

About the Opportunity

Youth For Earth 2026 is a student-led sustainability challenge designed to convert environmental education into measurable on-ground action. Hosted under the International Conference on Sustainability Education (ICSE) 2026, the program encourages young changemakers to design, pilot, and implement real-world environmental solutions within their schools, campuses, and communities.

Unlike theoretical competitions, Youth For Earth 2026 focuses strictly on practical implementation. Participating teams must demonstrate tangible outcomes backed by research, documentation, geotagged images, and a project journey video. The initiative promotes sustainability education for transformative action, ensuring that climate literacy results in community impact.

Through Youth For Earth 2026, students can work on projects related to climate resilience, circular economy models, biodiversity conservation, water stewardship, or behavioural change initiatives. The program is structured to nurture green leadership, collaborative problem-solving, and institutional engagement, making it one of the most impactful sustainability programs for students in 2026.

Opportunity Highlights

• Organizer: Mobius Foundation in collaboration with The Climate Project Foundation
• Program Name: Youth For Earth 2026
• Category: Sustainability Education & Climate Action
• Duration: Project-based implementation (report submission required)
• Benefits: Cash awards, national showcase at ICSE 2026, certificates, mentorship
• Location: Schools and colleges across India & South Asia
• Registration Opens: 11 February 2026
• Registration Closes: 15 March 2026

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to students of Classes 8–12 and college/university students.
• Applicants must apply in teams of minimum 5 and maximum 8 students.
• Each team must have one teacher/faculty mentor, officially nominated by the Principal or Head of Department.
• Applications must be submitted through the respective school or college.
• Individual applications are not allowed.
• Only non-funded, student-led projects are eligible.
• NGOs and externally funded projects cannot apply.
• Ongoing projects initiated after October 2025 are eligible (with proper documentation).
• Each institution can submit a maximum of two projects (if applicable), under different sub-themes.

Youth For Earth 2026 strictly requires practical implementation. Model-based or purely theoretical submissions without field application will not be accepted.

Benefits / What Selected Candidates Receive

Participants of Youth For Earth 2026 gain both recognition and structured support. All teams that complete the report submission process receive certificates of participation, while mentors are awarded certificates of mentorship.

Winning teams receive:

• National-level recognition at ICSE 2026
• Cash awards transferred to the institution’s official account
• Showcase opportunity on a reputed sustainability platform
• Increased visibility for their school/college initiatives

Beyond awards, Youth For Earth 2026 offers experiential learning. Students develop research skills, documentation expertise, project management capabilities, and sustainability leadership competencies aligned with future academic and career pathways.

The prize money disbursement begins 15 days after the event, subject to submission of required documentation and testimonials. Payments are made directly to institutional accounts.

Application Process

Eligible student teams must register through their school or college using the official registration form. Applications must be submitted in the correct category (school or college), as incorrect category submissions will not be accepted.

After registration, teams must implement their project and submit:

• A detailed report in the prescribed format
• 10 high-resolution, geotagged images
• A 1–2 minute project journey video (MP4 format)
• English subtitles if the video is in a regional language

All official communication will be conducted through the assigned mentor.

Official Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfN8cS_OEZ6oXlb373tjUS6Ymv-ahUXEujrTHix97nrJ2gVHQ/viewform

For detailed guidelines, applicants may visit the ICSE – International Conference on Sustainability Education website.

For queries, teams may contact: youthforearth.y4e@gmail.com

Important Dates

• Registration Opens: 11 February 2026
• Registration Deadline: 15 March 2026
• Project Implementation: As per submission guidelines
• Prize Disbursement: Begins 15 days after ICSE 2026 event

Why You Should Apply

Youth For Earth 2026 goes beyond awareness campaigns. It is structured to build institutional climate leadership by encouraging students to create measurable environmental impact. In an era where sustainability credentials increasingly influence academic admissions, scholarships, and career opportunities, participating in Youth For Earth 2026 can strengthen a student’s portfolio with documented real-world impact.

The program also positions institutions as active contributors to sustainability education, not just theoretical instruction. By participating in Youth For Earth 2026, schools and colleges can demonstrate measurable climate action aligned with global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

For students interested in climate leadership, environmental research, or sustainability careers, this initiative provides structured mentorship, national visibility, and competitive recognition under ICSE 2026. Youth For Earth 2026 offers a practical platform to convert ideas into documented impact.

Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline.