Odebrecht Award for Sustainable Development

This award is for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering (all areas), architecture, building and construction management, or chemistry at an accredited university in the United States. To qualify, applicants must be fully enrolled for the academic period in which the competition takes place. To apply, applicants must write and submit a paper on contributions to sustainability. Projects may be undertaken individually or in a group of no more than 3 students under the supervision of an Advising Professor. If in a group, students must be enrolled at the same university, and are encouraged to invite team members from other schools or departments within their institution. Entries will be evaluated on applicability, technical contribution, content, reasoning and depth, and clarity and presentation. Students may submit entries during the award period beginning January 1st through May 31st.

Award: $5000-$20000

Deadline: May 31, 2014

More info: http://www.odebrechtaward.com/award.php