Claes Nobel Good Earth Classroom Challenge
Claes Nobel Good Earth Classroom Challenge recognizes educators and high school students for classroom sustainability projects that foster environmental stewardship and improve schools and communities.
Funder: National Society of High School Scholars
Due Dates: November 6, 2026 (Applications open) | March 18, 2027, at 11:59 PM EST (Closing date)
Funding Amounts: Three awards of $1,000 each
Summary: Recognizes educators and high school students for completed or ongoing classroom sustainability projects that improve schools and communities.
Key Information: Applicants must be registered NSHSS Educators working with high school students in an academic capacity; educator registration is free.
Description
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) runs this challenge to recognize educators and students creating more sustainable schools and communities through hands-on projects. It rewards classroom work already completed or currently underway in environmental stewardship, sustainability, conservation, awareness, innovation, or community impact.
Projects may include school gardens, recycling initiatives, environmental awareness campaigns, scientific research, sustainable solutions, artwork or media projects, and community events. The challenge emphasizes students’ active involvement, what they learned, and why the work matters to them. Applicants showcase how their project makes a difference through measurable outcomes, increased awareness, positive behavior changes, community engagement, environmental improvements, or other meaningful results.
