International Space Settlement Design Competition

Student teams formed through schools, clubs, or independently design a space settlement over several months and describe it in a 40-page written proposal. The strongest proposals are defended before judges on Zoom, and the top teams advance to the international finals.

Offered by ISSDC. Competition for high school students in Worldwide. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Engineering, Astronomy, STEM

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Worldwide.
Cost: Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates: No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about International Space Settlement Design Competition

When is the International Space Settlement Design Competition deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is International Space Settlement Design Competition free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to International Space Settlement Design Competition?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Worldwide. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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