Dream with Us Design Challenge

NASA aeronautics design challenge with a separate high school division (grades 9-12, U.S. schools). The 2026-27 high school challenge asks teams to design an aircraft fuselage fuelled by liquefied natural gas; registration closes December 8, 2026 and submissions are due January 25, 2027.

Offered by NASA Aeronautics. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2026-12-08.

Fields: Engineering, STEM

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online.
Cost
Free to take part.
Dates
The deadline is December 8, 2026.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Dream with Us Design Challenge

When is the Dream with Us Design Challenge deadline?

The deadline is December 8, 2026.

Is Dream with Us Design Challenge free?

Yes. Dream with Us Design Challenge is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Dream with Us Design Challenge?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

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