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.
Originally sourced from pages.algoed.co
21 December 2026