St Andrews Prize for the Environment 2025

Do you have a ready-to-scale project that can make a tangible impact in solving a major environmental challenge?

St Andrews University has launched the 2025 St Andrews Prize for the Environment, an annual award recognising outstanding projects addressing global environmental challenges.

This prize presents a significant opportunity for businesses committed to environmental sustainability to gain recognition and financial support to scale their impact. The winner will receive prize money of $95,000 (US dollars) and the runners-up will receive $20,000. As well as the financial package, you will receive a fully-funded two-week internship visit from a University of St Andrews student.

The projects should align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and should provide opportunities for learning and inspiration – both by educating those working in the field and by motivating the next generation of environmental leaders.

The prize highlights practical, science-based solutions with the potential for wider application in areas including:

• biodiversity
• sustainable development
• urban regeneration
• recycling
• health and environmental health
• waste, water and sanitation issues
• renewable energy
• wildlife conservation including reducing animal-human conflict
• land use and maintenance

Finalists will be invited to participate in a seminar in St Andrews to present their work and engage in discussion.

Find out more about the St Andrews Prize for the Environment 2025 and how to apply.

The closing date for entries is midday on Monday 15 September 2025.

First published 26 August 2025