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Volvo Environment Prize: $150,000 Award for Environmental and Sustainability Studies

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The Volvo Entertainment Prize is an annual contest in environmental and sustainability studies that will offer $150,000, among other benefits., Post a Comment

Provider
Volvo Environment Prize Foundation
Host country
Sweden
Deadline
Annual nominations — January
Region
Europe
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Who can apply
Established researchers in environmental sciences and sustainability — by nomination only.
Funding
USD 150,000 prize; not a study scholarship
Study level
Masters
Deadline
Annual nominations — January

Key eligibility criteria

  • Established researchers in environmental sciences and sustainability — by nomination only.

About the Volvo Environment Prize: $150,000 Award for Environmental and Sustainability Studies (2026)

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) ![](https://i0.wp.com/scholarshipsforafricans.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/environment-prize.jpg?resize=1024%2C658&ssl=1)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.** * * * _brought to you by Scholarships for Africans_ [**Scholarships for Africans**](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/) is a premier scholarship information blog committed to bringing more opportunities for Africans globally. They are part of the African Scholar Initiative, powered by Scholarship Hippo. 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Volvo Environment Prize: $150,000 Award for Environmental and Sustainability Studies eligibility

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  • Established researchers in environmental sciences and sustainability — by nomination only.

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    Who can apply for the Volvo Environment Prize: $150,000 Award for Environmental and Sustainability Studies?+

    Established researchers in environmental sciences and sustainability — by nomination only.

    What funding does the Volvo Environment Prize: $150,000 Award for Environmental and Sustainability Studies offer?+

    Listed funding: USD 150,000 prize; not a study scholarship. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Annual nominations — January. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

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    Consult https://www.environment-prize.com/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Established researchers in environmental sciences and sustainability — by nomination only.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Annual nominations — January. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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