Samsung opens fourth Solve for Tomorrow contest for public science high school students

Samsung has opened the fourth edition of its Solve for Tomorrow competition in the Philippines, offering prizes worth nearly ₱2 million in devices and cash to students who propose science- and technology-based solutions to problems in their communities, according to Mindanao Times.

The contest is open to Grade 8 to 10 students enrolled in public science high schools. Each team may have up to four student members and must be guided by one teacher-adviser. Mindanao Times reported that a list of eligible science high schools in Mindanao applies to the contest.

Entries must fall under one of three themes. The first, environmental sustainability through technology, covers ideas for turning waste into useful products or using STEM to recycle, reuse and protect natural resources. The second, social change through tech and sport, asks students to use technology and sports to improve education, support small businesses or build community ties. The third focuses on practical artificial intelligence tools that address local issues.

The grand prize package is valued at ₱730,000. It includes ₱400,000 in Samsung devices for the winning school, ₱200,000 in gadgets for the team and adviser, ₱100,000 in cash for the students and ₱30,000 in cash for the adviser. The second-place team will receive prizes worth ₱595,000 in total, while third place gets ₱440,000. Shortlisted teams ranked fourth to tenth will each receive ₱15,000 in cash, with ₱5,000 for their teachers.

Proposals may be prepared in Word, up to 3,000 words, or PowerPoint, up to six slides, and must be saved as a PDF no larger than 40 MB. Entries are submitted through the official Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Philippines website at samsung.com/ph/solve-for-tomorrow. The deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 2, 2026.

Updates and reminders are also posted on the contest's Facebook group and Viber channel, the report said.