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.
Teachers Resources
Judging Criteria
- Relevance
- Creative ability
- Methodology
- Subject knowledge
- Practical skills
- Report and presentation
2025 Key Dates
October 2024: Australian competition opens
March 2025: Submissions due
April 2025: Shortlisted finalists present their projects to the national jury
May 2025: Winner announced at the Australian Water Awards, presented during Ozwater’25
August 2025: International competition in Stockholm at World Water Week
2026 Competition Dates
September 2025: Australian competition opens
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
