Application Deadline: Monday, March 2, 2026
LOCATION: Saudi Arabia
The Science Without Borders® Challenge is an international contest that engages students and teachers in ocean conservation through art. This annual competition inspires students to be creative while promoting public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restore the world’s oceans and aquatic resources, contributing to the overarching goals of the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation.
ELIGIBILITY:
This international art competition is open to all students 11-19 years old. Students must be enrolled in primary or secondary school, or the homeschool equivalent. College and university students are not eligible for this contest.
Work will be judged in two categories based on age, with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes awarded for each:
Students 11-14 years old
Students 15-19 years old
To apply to the 2026 Science Without Borders Challenge, fill out the online entry form, upload a picture of your artwork, and make sure everything is submitted before the deadline! If you are under the age of 13, your parents will be asked to provide consent, so make sure not to wait until the last minute. Before applying, check out our Tips for Success for suggestions on how to make the most of your application, such as how to write a compelling artist’s statement that describes how your artwork relates to this year’s theme.
Before beginning your artwork, make sure to review the Contest Rules for more information on the types of art we are looking for. For example, the Science Without Borders® Challenge only accepts original 2-dimensional pieces of artwork students have created by hand, such as a painting or a drawing.
See the Guidelines for Submitting Artwork for tips on how to upload your artwork. Although the application process is online, semifinalists will be required to mail in the original artwork in order to be eligible to win.
BENEFIT:
Winners of the Science Without Borders® Challenge will be awarded with the following scholarships:
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $350
3rd Place: $200
We also offer a “People’s Choice” award, with winners in each age group receiving a $50 scholarship.
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