Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Science Without Borders® Challenge 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Science Without Borders® Challenge is an international art contest that combines creativity with ocean science, marine conservation, and environmental education.The competition encourages students to explore important challenges affecting the world’s oceans and aquatic resources through original artwork.For 2027, the competition focuses on how responsible decisions made by people on the water can protect both marine ecosystems and human life.
Winners of the Science Without Borders® Challenge will be awarded the following scholarships:
They also offer a “People’s Choice” award, in which the winners in each age group receive a $50 scholarship.
The competition is open internationally to students who meet the following requirements:
Entries are divided into two age categories:
To apply to the Challenge:
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.
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