Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation - Science Without Borders® Challenge 2026

  • Published: August 26, 2026
  • Deadline: March 01, 2027
  • Category: Contest

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.

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About Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation - Science Without Borders® Challenge

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.

Benefits of Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation - Science Without Borders® Challenge

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.

Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation - Science Without Borders® Challenge Requirements

The competition is open internationally to students who meet the following requirements:

  • Age 11 to 19.
  • Enrolled in primary or secondary school.
  • Home-schooled students may also participate.
  • Students may be from any country.
  • College and university students are not eligible.

Entries are divided into two age categories:

  • Ages 11–14
  • Ages 15–19

Application Date and Process

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 us 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.

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.

Application Deadline

01 March, 2027

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