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The Changemaker Green Challenge is an opportunity for high school students to develop projects that reduce waste, promote sustainable living, address climate change, enhance biodiversity, and more, utilizing a variety of disciplines, from coding to gardening to art.

 

Applications will be open from September 21, 2026 - November 8, 2026. 

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What is the Changemaker Green Challenge?

Previously called the BLAST Competition (2024-2026), the Changemaker Green Challenge was developed to encourage high school students to bring their ideas for sustainable solutions to life. 

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Through this challenge, students will create pitches with a chance to receive:

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  • Up to $1,500 of project funding and/or

  • Paid summer internships (up to $1200)

Applications Now Open!

Applications for the Changemaker Green Challenge open on September 21 and are due by midnight, November 8, 2026. 

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Not quite ready to apply?

- Sign up for a Virtual Informational Session

- Gather your team (1-6 people)

- Explore project ideas

- Preview application questions

Steps to Participate

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Check out these past presentation examples:

More Information

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Past Challenges

Take a look at our past winners, participants, and projects.

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Volunteer

Are you a community member who wants to help make BLAST a success?

Join us!

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Support

Support our young environmental leaders and receive recognition for you or your business!

Thank You BLAST Partners

The Changemakers Green Challenge would not be possible without the cooperation, hard work, and support of our partner organization, DuPage Children's Museum

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