NSEF Science Essay Writing Contest 2026
Program Guidelines & Information
Essay Theme
“Leading with Science: How Evidence-Based Leadership Can Protect and Sustain Our Environment”
About the Contest
The NSEF Science Essay Writing Contest is an academic writing competition organized under the National Science and Engineering Fair (NSEF). It aims to cultivate scientific literacy, critical thinking, and effective science communication among students by encouraging them to articulate evidence-based perspectives on science, technology, engineering, and societal issues.
This contest emphasizes clarity, accuracy, originality, and relevance, bridging scientific knowledge with real-world applications and national or global challenges.
Objectives
The contest aims to:
Promote science communication and scientific journalism among students
Encourage analytical and evidence-based writing
Develop students’ ability to explain complex scientific ideas to a general audience
Foster awareness of current scientific, technological, and environmental issues
Support NSEF’s mission of advancing STEM education and research culture
Eligibility
Open to middle school and high school students (Grades 6–12 or equivalent)
Participants may be:
Public or private school students
Homeschool students
Local or international students
Individual entries only (no group submissions)
Guidelines for the NSEF Science Essay Writing Contest 2026 in the link:
https://drive.google.com/.../1pSz1svejcoZNPDaAEac.../view...
Register: https://forms.gle/BVzxvzw3PWGP1iSn6
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