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SCIENCE WITHOUT BORDERS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ART CONTEST

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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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KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KAUST) MASTER’S AND PHD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, 2026

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LOCATION: Saudi Arabia

Applications for 2026 are open for the King Abdullah University Of Science And Technology (KAUST) Master’s and PhD scholarship program.

ELIGIBILITY:

KAUST requires a minimum TOEFL score of 81 on the IBT (Internet-Based Test) or 6.5 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The KAUST admissions code is 4107. Only official TOEFL or IELTS scores will be accepted. TOEFL or IELTS scores for tests administered by an educational institution for admission to that particular institution are not acceptable.

A TOEFL or IELTS score is not required if the applicant received a degree from an accredited institution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.

KAUST does not require the GRE exam for admission. However, we strongly encourage students to take the GRE general test. A high quantitative score on the GRE will enhance a student’s application. Official test results should be sent directly from ETS. The KAUST admissions code is 4139.

Submit an official, complete university Transcript/ Mark sheets/ Graduation Certificate/ Academic Record from every institution previously attended. A scan of the official transcript provided by the university in the native language must be uploaded into the online application along with the certified English translation. Your transcript must include the university grading scale for all documents submitted. If offered admission, an official final transcript must be sent to the Office of Admissions prior to arrival (during the onboarding process) in a sealed envelope to:

​Office of Admissions
Admissions and Student Affairs
Student Center (Building 18), Floor 3
4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal, Jeddah 23955-6900
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Also please add your Curriculum Vitae (CV).

BENEFIT:

All admitted students receive the benefits of the KAUST Fellowship, which supports students for the duration of their graduate studies. The benefits of the KAUST Fellowship include:

Full tuition support

Monthly living allowance (ranging between $20,000 and $30,000 annually, depending on qualifications and progression through degree programs)

Housing

Medical and dental coverage

Relocation support

Charges may apply to dependent housing and medical and dental coverage.

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