YOUTH research VOX
AN INNOVATIVE PLATFORM FOR STUDENT RESEARCHERS AND ACTION SEEKERS

Purpose
In alignment with the United Nations’ aim for involving youth in achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, Youth Research Vox – an international nonprofit organization based in California, United States of America – sets forth the following purpose of this competition:
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Empowering the youth around the world to lead sustainable development;
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Encouraging the youth to produce creative, out-of-the-box ideas to real-world issues;
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Providing the youth opportunities to solve sustainability problems through engineering.
Competition Concept
Engineering a high-efficient, low-cost, sustainable solar rooftop.
Submission Deadline: Sep 30, 2022.
Submission Guidelines
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Registration is required before entering the competition.
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Final submissions must include:
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A written proposal that includes a blueprint drawing with all components clearly marked.
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A small working model of the final product. Videotape the production process and upload it as an unlisted video on YouTube.
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Prizes
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Three finalists will be selected to receive a scholarship for the International Youth Engineer Camp in California and an official Sustainability Engineer plaque.
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The three finalist scholarships are
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First Place – 100% scholarship for a two-week camp, valued 5,000 USD
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Second Place – 100% scholarship for a one-week camp, valued 2,500 USD
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Third Place – 100% scholarship for a 3-day camp, valued 1,200 USD.
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All scholarships are provided directly towards the International Youth Engineer Camp in California. The Competition does not provide cash prizes.
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Airfare to and from California is NOT included in the scholarships.
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International winners will receive an official scholarship offer letter for visa applications and entry to the United States.
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Five semifinalists will become published authors and receive an official Sustainability Engineer Certificate. The semifinalists’ engineering designs will be published in the International Journal of Youth-Led Research, a peer-reviewed academic journal for sustainable development.
Eligibility
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Youth between 16 and 21 years old at the time of registration;
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Passionate about sustainable development and the SDGs;
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Enthusiastic about engineering and hands-on tasks;
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Able to communicate in English.
Registration Link
https://forms.gle/fWAkYD7UDvoXtLRz8
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