Staples Prize - Trip to Boston, USA and/or $5,000 of products

Judges will choose two entries from USA and two entries from France to be finalists for the Staples Prize. Their youth representatives will be flown to Boston, Massachusetts to attend a special awards ceremony at Staples Headquarters. One winner will be selected by Staples to receive a suite of products worth US$5,000. Open to youth ages 12 to 24 and existing Venture teams in France and USA. Finalists will be announced on November 12 and winner will be announced on November 20.

Global Prize - Trip to USA to attend the next Youth Venture Summit

One entrant will receive a free trip to attend the next Youth Venture Summit in 2009 to present as well as network with other young changemakers. Open to all youth ages 12 to 24 anywhere. Winner will be selected from a group of finalists by the Changemakers community through voting (Oct 30 - Nov 11) and announced on November 12, 2008. Some restrictions may apply.

Seed Grants - Up to US$1,000

As many as 25 youth can receive seed grants of up to US$1,000 to implement creative ideas for change. Open to all youth ages 12 to 24 anywhere. Potential recipients are contacted by November 12 but a more detailed action plan and budget will be required before final approval.

Nike Awards - US$1,000 - **NEW**

Nike wishes to recognize the best ideas or ventures that combine sports and social change. Tell us how your passion for sports can make the world a better place. Up to five ideas or projects will win a US$1,000 grant. Open to youth ages 12 to 24 anywhere. Potential winners will be contacted by November 12 and approved soon after.

MTV International - Documentary Profile - **NEW**

MTV International is teaming up with Ashoka's Youth Venture to support and recognize the best environmental projects. MTV and Youth Venture will select four or five best environmental projects from its joint campaign to feature in a documentary to air on MTV International channels globally. All environmental entries in this competition will be eligible for consideration. Chosen projects will be announced in January 2009.