Deadline: March 1, 2027
Applications are invited for the Science Without Borders® Challenge 2027. The Science Without Borders® Challenge is an international art contest that teaches students about important ocean science and conservation issues.
This annual competition engages students and teachers around the world, inspiring them to be creative while raising 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.
2027 Theme
The theme for the 2027 Science without Borders® Challenge is “Navigate with Care.”
This year, they invite you to create artwork that explores how mariners can help protect both people and life in the ocean by navigating safely and responsibly. To enter the contest, submit artwork that shows how people can Navigate with Care to protect both people and life in the oceans. Your artwork should show how the decisions people make on the water can protect marine life, conserve fragile ecosystems, and promote safety at sea. Through your art, demonstrate how responsible navigation helps people and nature coexist while safeguarding our ocean for future generations.
Awards
Winners of the Science Without Borders® Challenge will be awarded the following scholarships:
- 1st Place: $500
- 2nd Place: $350
- 3rd Place: $200
They also offer a “People’s Choice” award, in which the winners in each age group receive a $50 scholarship.
Eligibility
This international art competition is open to students 11-19 years old who are enrolled in primary or secondary school, or the home school equivalent. College and university students are not eligible for this contest.
Artwork will be judged in two categories based on age:
- 11-14 age group
- 15-19 age group
Application
To apply to the Challenge:
- Fill out the online entry form;
- Upload a picture of your artwork;
- NEW THIS YEAR: Upload two photos of yourself creating your artwork at different stages. These photos help them verify that the artwork is your own and not AI-generated.
- 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.
For more information, visit Science Without Borders® Challenge.
