The clock is ticking as the call for applications for the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2025 officially closes today. The Embassy of Sweden in Abuja, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, is urging young Nigerian innovators aged 15 to 20 to seize this last-minute opportunity to showcase groundbreaking solutions to the world’s water challenges.
The globally acclaimed competition celebrates creativity and scientific excellence among youth tackling critical environmental and water-related issues. From designing sustainable filtration systems to developing innovative data-driven models for water management, this platform not only gives young minds international recognition but also elevates their contributions toward solving real-world problems.
Interested applicants must act fast, as today marks the final day for submission. For entry guidelines and details on how to apply, visit the Federal Ministry of Education’s official page on X (formerly Twitter). This could be your chance to represent Nigeria on a global stage while making a real impact on the future of water sustainability.
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In 2024, the Stockholm Junior Water Prize was awarded to Christopher Whitfeld and Wenqi (Jonathan) Zhao from the United Kingdom for their pioneering work on PFAS pollution in the Thames Basin. The duo developed a geospatial neural network capable of predicting PFAS levels with remarkable accuracy—within 10 percent of laboratory-validated values. Their innovative approach combined machine learning with real-world application and community engagement, winning the praise of the international jury.
Meanwhile, the Diploma of Excellence went to Mexico’s Shanni Valeria Mora Fajardo and Rosa Mendoza Sosa, who created a homemade filtration method to recycle inked water and grow vegetable gardens. Brazil’s Manoel José Nunes Neto captured hearts around the world by winning the People’s Choice Award.
