Overview

The Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize is an annual water science competition for high school students. Students are challenged to create solutions for water challenges – with the national prize awarded at Ozwater.  

The winner of the Australian competition is invited to participate in the Stockholm Junior Water Prize. 
The prestigious international award is awarded each World Water Week in Sweden.  

Meet our Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize past winners

Eligibility

Open to high school students aged 15-20 who have conducted water-related projects of environmental, scientific, social or technological importance. Students may enter as individuals or groups of two. Both members and non-members of AWA are eligible to enter.
Note: to participate, student(s) must be aged 15-20 and still at school at the time of the international prize held in August 2026.

Teachers Resources

• Google Slides
• Download Logo
• Zoom Background
• Social Media Graphic
• A4 Flyer

Judging Criteria

• Relevance 
• Creative ability 
• Methodology 
• Subject knowledge 
• Practical skills 
• Report and presentation 

September 2025: Australian competition opens

27 March 2026: Submissions due

April 2026: Shortlisted finalists present their projects to the national jury

May 2026: Winner announced at the Australian Water Awards, presented during Ozwater’26

August 2026: International competition in Stockholm at World Water Week