Student registration is open now and submissions are due October 24th, 2024 at 12PM EST.
The Congressional App Challenge was established by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014. The competition is a nationwide event intended to engage students’ creativity and encourage their participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields. This competition allows students to compete with peers in their own district by creating and exhibiting their software application, or “app”, for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice.
I know how crucial these skills are and want to encourage students to engage in these fields. By encouraging and recognizing our nation’s young programming talent, Congress hopes to shine a light on the growing importance of these skills.
Dates: October 24th, 12 PM EST: Deadline for students to submit their apps. December 31st: The district winner(s) will be announced on or before this date.
Eligibility:
A student must currently be enrolled in middle or high school and either reside or attend school in the district.
Teams:
Students can compete in teams of up to four as long as at least half of the members are eligible to compete in the district.
Registration:
Students need to register here to participate.
Once they are registered, they may submit their app.
Prizes:
1. Winning apps are eligible to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol building and featured on the U.S. House of Representatives’ website.
2. Winning students are invited to #HouseofCode Capitol Hill Reception in Washington D.C.