Species on the Edge 2.0 High School Learning Challenge
Scholarship Sponsored by Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey
Species on the Edge 2.0 Conservation Challenge Overview The Species on the Edge 2.0 Conservation Challenge gives New Jersey high school students an opportunity to research at-risk species found in the state, diagnose the factors driving their population declines, and design practical conservation actions that increase public awareness and protect local ecosystems. Who can participate (Eligibility) - Open to high school students in New Jersey. - Teams of students will produce a multimedia video focused on a threatened or endangered New Jersey species. - Each team must select one of the scenarios provided in the contest kit as the focus of their entry. Project format and mentor role - Entries should be student-driven; the challenge is led by students from concept through production. - Teams must appoint a facilitator/mentor to support and advise the group. The facilitator may be a teacher, parent, business leader, or another trusted adult from the team’s community. Note: facilitators assist but are not counted as team members. Awards Student team prizes: - 1st Place: $2,000 - 2nd Place: $1,000 - 3rd Place: $500 Facilitator awards: - 1st Place: $750 - 2nd Place: $500 - 3rd Place: $250 Key dates - February 6, 2025, 4:00–5:00 PM — Zoom information session (register online) - March 3, 2025 — Registration deadline - April 18, 2025 — Video submission deadline Additional information Below are resources and full details for the 2025 Species on the Edge 2.0 Conservation Challenge. For questions or help, please contact our Director of Education, Vera Figueiredo, via the link provided below.
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