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Science Without Borders Challenge is sponsored by Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation. Science Without Borders Challenge is sponsored by Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation. Funds student-led ocean science projects, including marine research relevant to fisheries conservation and management.
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Science without Borders® Challenge – International Student Art Contest Mangrove Education & Restoration Mapping the World’s Coral Reefs Assessing Coral Reef Health & Resiliency Automating Coral Reef Transect Analysis Coral Reef Ecology Curriculum Mangrove Education & Restoration Mapping the World’s Coral Reefs Assessing Coral Reef Health & Resiliency Automating Coral Reef Transect Analysis Coral Reef Ecology Curriculum Science Without Borders ® Challenge International Student Art Contest Science Without Borders ® Challenge International Student Art Contest Inspiring students to be creative while raising awareness about the need to protect our ocean 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. The Challenge is free to enter, open to primary and secondary school students 11-19 years old, and scholarships of up to $500 are awarded to the winning entries. The theme for the 2026 Science without Borders ® Challenge is “Microscopic Marine Life.” Microscopic marine organisms may be tiny, but they play a crucial role in maintaining the health of our ocean and, by extension, the planet. To apply for this year’s contest, students should submit artwork that highlights the positive impact of microscopic marine organisms. Artwork should show how these organisms contribute to ocean ecosystems, support marine life, or impact the health of the planet. Scholarships & People's Choice Award Winners of the Science Without Borders ® Challenge will be awarded the following scholarships: We also offer a “People’s Choice” award, in which the winners in each age group receive a $50 scholarship. Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern This year's contest is now over. Join us this Fall for the 2027 Science Without Borders® Challenge! To apply to the Challenge: Fill out the online entry form; Upload a picture of your artwork; 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. This international art competition is open to students
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Science without Borders® Challenge – International Student Art Contest Mangrove Education & Restoration Mapping the World’s Coral Reefs Assessing Coral Reef Health & Resiliency Automating Coral Reef Transect Analysis Coral Reef Ecology Curriculum Mangrove Education & Restoration Mapping the World’s Coral Reefs Assessing Coral Reef Health & Resiliency Automating Coral Reef Transect Analysis Coral Reef Ecology Curriculum Science Without Borders ® Challenge International Student Art Contest Science Without Borders ® Challenge International Student Art Contest Inspiring students to be creative while raising awareness about the need to protect our ocean 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.
The Challenge is free to enter, open to primary and secondary school students 11-19 years old, and scholarships of up to $500 are awarded to the winning entries. The theme for the 2026 Science without Borders ® Challenge is “Microscopic Marine Life. ” Microscopic marine organisms may be tiny, but they play a crucial role in maintaining the health of our ocean and, by extension, the planet.
To apply for this year’s contest, students should submit artwork that highlights the positive impact of microscopic marine organisms. Artwork should show how these organisms contribute to ocean ecosystems, support marine life, or impact the health of the planet.
Scholarships & People's Choice Award Winners of the Science Without Borders ® Challenge will be awarded the following scholarships: We also offer a “People’s Choice” award, in which the winners in each age group receive a $50 scholarship. Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern This year's contest is now over. Join us this Fall for the 2027 Science Without Borders® Challenge!
To apply to the Challenge: Fill out the online entry form; Upload a picture of your artwork; 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.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: K-12 students and educators for science fair-style projects Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 2, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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EARLY IN 2022, THE FOUNDATION'S SCIENCE TEAM JOINED THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI'S AIRCRAFT CENTER FOR EARTH STUDIES TO MAP THE REEFS OF LANAI, HAWAII USING DRONE TECHNOLOGY. KSLOF CONTINUES TO WORK WITH THE PACIFIC BLUE FOUNDATION TO AUTOMATE THE ANALYSIS OF CORAL TRANSECT PHOTOS. NASA FULLY INCORPORATED MAPPING DATA INTO THEIR NEURAL NETWORK, HELPING TO MAKE THEIR CORAL REEF MAPS MORE ACCURATE. KSLOF SUPPORTED CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN SAUDI ARABIA WITH NEW RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR WILDLIFE. OUR PARTNERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI UTILIZED THE GLOBAL REEF EXPEDITION FIELD DATASET TO BUILD A MODEL THAT CAN PREDICT CORAL COVER AND OTHER METRICS OF CORAL REEF HEALTH USING OPEN-SOURCE SATELLITE DATA. WE COLLABORATED WITH OUR PARTNERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI ON A PROJECT THAT USES SEDIMENT SAMPLES COLLECTED ON THE GLOBAL REEF EXPEDITION TO ASSESS THE LONG-TERM HEALTH OF CORAL REEFS.
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Northern Great Plains Program 2026 is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). Funds projects that voluntarily conserve and restore native grasslands while benefiting local ranching operations and tribal communities in the Northern Great Plains region. Application snapshot: target deadline February 25, 2026; published funding information $200,000 - $1,500,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, local governments, and rancher-led organizations focused on grassland conservation in ND, SD, NE, WY, and MT. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Northern Great Plains Program is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Supports projects that voluntarily conserve and restore native grasslands while fostering sustainable ranching livelihoods and healthy populations of grassland-obligate species. Application snapshot: target deadline February 25, 2026; published funding information $200,000 - $1,500,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, federal/state/local agencies, tribal governments, and educational institutions often partnering with private ranchers. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Puget Sound Stewardship and Mitigation Fund is sponsored by Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment. Supports community-based efforts to protect or improve the water quality and habitat of Puget Sound through watershed restoration and monitoring. Application snapshot: target deadline February 26, 2026; published funding information $5,000 - $40,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofit organizations (501c3) or entities with a fiscal sponsor; often collaborates with universities. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Application snapshot: target deadline March 2, 2026; published funding information Varies; eligibility guidance K-12 students and educators for science fair-style projects
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
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. 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: … with prizes awarded in both age groups. Learn more about the judging process and timeline.
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.
Also note that although the application process is online, semi-finalists will be required to send us the original artwork in order to be eligible to win. In order to make it easier for teachers to encourage their students to participate in the Science Without Borders ® Challenge , the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation has compiled a number of resources to help them do so.
This includes providing information and links to lesson plans to help students learn about the theme, a grading rubric, and handouts they can use in their classrooms. Each Science Without Borders ® Challenge participant must have a teacher or art instructor vouch for their application. We welcome all enthusiastic educators willing to take on the responsibility.
Here are the winning entries from each year of the Challenge, showcasing a diverse range of cultures, perspectives, and artistic styles. These pieces celebrate the beauty of ocean life and demonstrate how art and science can inspire change. Take a moment to explore these remarkable entries—and if you’re feeling inspired, check out this year’s theme and create your own masterpiece!
Hidden Wonders of the Deep Take Action: Conserve Coral Reefs Connected Ocean: No Barriers, No Boundaries, and No Borders How are we all connected to the oceans? Hidden Wonders of the Deep Take Action: Conserve Coral Reefs Connected Ocean: No Barriers, No Boundaries, and No Borders How are we all connected to the oceans?
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