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Volvo Environment Prize: $150,000 Award for Environmental and Sustainability Studies
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- Sweden
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- Europe
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The Volvo Environment Prize is an annual contest in environmental and sustainability studies or initiatives that will offer a $150,000 award, among other benefits.
**Application deadline: January 10, 2022**
#### Table of contents
- [Volvo Environment Prize details](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/volvo-environment-prize-150000-award-for-environmental-and-sustainability-studies/#h-volvo-environment-prize-details)
- [Eligibility for Contest in Environmental and Sustainability Studies](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/volvo-environment-prize-150000-award-for-environmental-and-sustainability-studies/#h-eligibility-for-contest-in-environmental-and-sustainability-studies)
- [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/volvo-environment-prize-150000-award-for-environmental-and-sustainability-studies/#h-how-to-apply)
T Instituted in 1988, the Volvo Environment Prize Foundation is an independent organization committed to rewarding excellent scientific discoveries or innovations in the field of environment. **\| Photo by [Alena Koval](https://www.pexels.com/@alena-koval-233944?utm_content=attributionCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pexels) from [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-s-left-hand-holding-green-leaf-plant-886521/?utm_content=attributionCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pexels)**
## Volvo Environment Prize details
The yearly international prize also includes a hand-crafted diploma, a glass sculpture, and a cash award of $150,000. Volvo Environment Prize’s consequent awarding ceremony is held in Stockholm, Sweden every November.
Instituted in 1988, the Volvo Environment Prize Foundation is an independent organization committed to rewarding excellent scientific discoveries or innovations in the field of environment.
Furthermore, the International Prize Jury, comprised of globally-renowned scientists, will be choosing a laureate (or laureates) for recommendation to the foundation’s board. Meanwhile, a steering committee is responsible for the continuous development of the prize as well as financing and executive decisions.
Lastly, a scientific committee is responsible for the primary screening and evaluation of aspiring recipients.
## Eligibility for Contest in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
In order to be qualified for a spot in the esteemed award for environmental and sustainability studies, candidates must have research based on scientific grounds and has relevance to the environment.
There are no restrictions in the span of disciplines, activities, or the nationalities of interested participants. However, the candidates’ research must clearly show the environmental impacts outside of their specific discipline.
## How to Apply
Interested individuals must secure the following requirements for application:
- A short letter of motivation
- A detailed description of the research the nominee has conducted and how it adds to our knowledge around environmental science. Main achievements and their importance should be emphasized.
Emphasis must also be placed on the impacts of the research outside of the particular discipline e.g. impacts on policy development, impacts on sustainability and/or contribution to changed behavior.
- CV of the nominee + list of published paper/s and links if available.
- Letter/s of reference. Maximum 3 letters written by someone other than the nominator.
- Nominations should be submitted in English using the official form available at www.environment-prize.com. When not feasible, please contact the secretariat [info@environment-prize.com](mailto:info@environment-prize.com)
- When submitting nominations for a group of named individuals please send one nomination for each person (maximum 3 persons) and specify in the description of achievements that the nomination is for a shared prize.
**\*IMPORTANT NOTE: A nomination will be valid for three years. On the other hand, self-nominations are not accepted.**
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Masters level
- Willing to study in Sweden
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Volvo Environment Prize: $150,000 Award for Environmental and Sustainability Studies?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Masters level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Sweden for the duration of the programme.
Is the Volvo Environment Prize: $150,000 Award for Environmental and Sustainability Studies fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.