This Challenge is only open to those who are registered with us. To register, please go to our website and click Register Now!

CIC is our free STEAM curriculum for grades 3-12 that guides students through the creation of climate change solutions and develops storytelling and video production skills. At the culmination of the Challenge, we showcase outstanding student videos and award scholarships and cash prizes for top entries. We aspire to give students a sense of agency and possibility as they move into their educational and professional futures in a climate-challenged world.

CIC Founder's Award - Best of Show (Grades 3-12) - $1,500

Elementary School (Grades 3-5) - Outstanding Entry - $300
Middle School (Grades 6-8) - Outstanding Entry - $300
High School (Grades 9-12) - Outstanding Entry - $300
International (Grades 3-12) - Outstanding Entry - $300

Elementary School (Grades 3-5) - Most Creative / Engaging Project - $200
Middle School (Grades 6-8) - Most Creative / Engaging Project - $200
High School (Grades 9-12) - Most Creative / Engaging Project - $200

Elementary School (Grades 3-5) - Best Storytelling - $200
Middle School (Grades 6-8) - Best Storytelling - $200
High School (Grades 9-12) - Best Storytelling - $200

Elementary School (Grades 3-5) - Most practical / effective concept - $200
Middle School (Grades 6-8) - Most practical / effective concept - $200
High School (Grades 9-12) - Most practical / effective concept - $200

Honorable Mention Prizes: $50

Submission Instructions:

1. Videos can not exceed 4 minutes.

2. Please submit a maximum of one project per entry. If a student or group would like to submit multiple projects, please repeat this process for each project.

3. Parents, guardians and/or teachers, please work with students who need support to complete their submission.

4. All participating students must have a photo / film release filled out.

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5. Projects submitted incorrectly may be deemed ineligible for the competition.

Please review the CIC project criteria and/or the judging rubric to ensure you are submitting in accordance with our competition guidelines. This can be found in our 2023/2024 CIC Curriculum & Supporting Documents.

If you have questions or concerns about the CIC Project Submission Process please contact CIC@cavu.org.