STEM
Engineering
Competition

Rice University EWB Science & Engineering Competition 2027

Offered by Rice Engineers Without Borders

A global online STEM competition run with Rice Engineers Without Borders, moving from an applied test to a pitch deck and live final.

About this opportunity

High-school teams use science, mathematics and engineering reasoning in a staged online competition. Strong preliminary performers develop a solution to a science problem and present it through a pitch deck, with finalists defending refined solutions live on Zoom.

Who can apply

High-school category is Grades 9–12. Teams of 2–5 students participate online worldwide.

What you'll need to apply

Register a team and complete the preliminary assessment. Qualifiers prepare a pitch deck; finalists present their solution live online.

Cost & funding

Cost: Paid

US$45 per student by the current regular deadline; US$55 per student for late registration.

Funding: Financial aid available

Key dates

  • Regular registration deadline21 Dec 2026
  • Late registration deadline21 Jan 2027
  • Semifinal submission deadline6 Feb 2027
  • Global final27 Feb 2027

Who is eligible

Open to students worldwide — any nationality may apply.

Accuracy

Verification status: Verified

Last checked: 6 Sept 2026 · Details can change without notice — always confirm on the organiser's official page before applying.

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21 December 2026
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