Are you ready to amplify your voice for environmental achievement?

The Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement is seeking passionate students from around the world to become Student Ambassadors for 2027! Do you have a passion for policy and institutions, energy, pollution, equality, and economics?

As a Tyler Prize Student Ambassador, you will:

• Promote the Tyler Prize Laureates' achievements on social media and in your community.

• Participate in live events, Q&A sessions, and exclusive conversations with environmental leaders.

• Share your unique perspective through blog posts, photos, and videos on the Tyler Prize platform.

This role is designed to be manageable alongside full-time study. What's in it for you?

• Engage with Global Leaders: Interact directly with the 2027 Tyler Prize Laureate(s), recognized for their groundbreaking contributions to environmental science and advocacy, past Tyler Laureates, and other environmental leaders.

• Exclusive Access: Join exclusive sessions and events with the Tyler Prize Executive Committee and Laureate(s), not open to the general public.

• Enhance Your Skills: Access professional skills training to sharpen your storytelling and social media impact, deliver successful events, present to peers, and network effectively.

• Build Your Network: Join a global community of like-minded peers dedicated to advancing environmental achievement.

• Be the Voice of Change: Represent the Tyler Prize in your local community and on social media, raising awareness about innovative solutions to global challenges.

• Be Recognized: Get featured on the Tyler Prize website and social media, showcasing your role as a champion of environmental progress.

• Networking: After successful completion of your year as a Student Ambassador, you will be invited to join the Student Ambassador Alumni Association, where you will have exclusive opportunities to connect with professionals, scientists, and communicators in the Tyler Prize community. 

What Previous Ambassadors Are Saying:

“Being a Tyler Prize Student Ambassador was transformative. I met so many leaders in my field, and felt like I was a leader too. I made amazing contacts and was offered my dream internship at Oceana!”

— Emerson Damiano, Tyler Prize ‘Oceans’ Ambassador 2023

Who Can Apply?

• Students at any stage of their university journey, undergraduate or postgraduate, from universities anywhere in the world.

• Full-time and part-time students are welcome.

• Approximately half of this year's cohort will be comprised of students from the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, CA, USA, which is hosting this year's Tyler Prize awards ceremony, the remaining spots are open to international applicants.

• Students should have a deep interest in themes relevant to Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement such as climate, oceans, economics, policy and institution, pollution, food and agriculture, water, health, and equality.

• Applicants must be proficient in English. Knowledge of additional languages is a plus!

The Tyler Prize is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment where all individuals feel valued and supported. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We actively welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular focus on students from disadvantaged or historically underrepresented communities.

To learn more about the Tyler Prize visit https://tylerprize.org.

Applications should be submitted by Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM (US Pacific Time).