ORONO – Maine high school students have an opportunity to compete for the Stockholm Junior Water Prize, which is awarded for research projects related to water. The competition is sponsored by the Maine Wastewater Control Association in cooperation with the Maine Principals’ Association and the University of Maine.

The event will be held at UMaine on April 26 with an exhibit and a presentation by a student or student teams consisting of two to four members.

Awards for first place include two $1,000 scholarships – to be shared by team members – one from UMaine and the other from the UMaine College of Engineering. Also given will be a plaque for the school and eligibility for national competition.