Congressional App Challenge - Student pre-registration is now open. We will accept submissions June 15, 2023 through November 1, 2023
THINK OF AN APP YOU’D LIKE TO CREATE
Do you want to create a game? Do you want to create an app to solve a problem? There is no limit to what you can create for the Congressional App Challenge.
DESIGN YOUR APP
What will your app look like? What does it need to accomplish?
ABOUT
I am excited to announce the 2023 Congressional App Challenge, the most prestigious competition in computer science. North Carolina’s Second District is one of hundreds of participating districts and thousands of students nationwide to participate.
Established by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013, the Congressional App Challenge encourages middle and high school students from across the country to develop an innovative app for a mobile device or computer. The competition is designed to expose students to the world of app development without requiring prior coding experience.
PRIZES AND REGISTRATION:
The winners of the competition will have their app featured on the U.S. House of Representatives’ website and displayed in the U.S. Capitol. Winners are also invited to the #HouseofCode Capitol Hill Reception.
Students may register and find more information at: https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/..
GENERAL RULES:
- Students must either be in middle or high school
- Students can participate as individuals or in up to teams of four
- For teams, 50% of the students must either live or go to school in the district
- For solo students, the student must either live or go to school in the district
- Students have until November 1st to submit their apps.
- Apps can be coded on any platform, using any programming language, on any topic
IMPORTANT DATES
April 1 – Student pre-registration opens
June 15 – Challenge officially launches
November 1 – Deadline for students to register and submit their app online for North Carolina Second District Eligibility
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Who is eligible to participate?
- What do I need to do to register?
- Do I need experience in coding?
- What is required for final submission?
- How many apps can I submit?
- I created an app or app proposal for a different project. Can I submit that app to the competition?
- What resources will be available during the Challenge?
- Who is eligible to participate?
- Students are eligible as long as they live or attend high school or middle school in the Second District. If you do not reside or attend school in this District, you can check other participating districts. Students can also participate in teams up to four – at least two of the students must live or attend school in the District. Return to Top
- What do I need to do to register?
- Students must register for the challenge at: congressionalappchallenge.us. Only participating students may complete the registration. Teachers may not complete this on behalf of students. Return to Top
- Do I need experience in coding?
- Not at all! The App Idea Challenge allows for students to explore coding for the first time, or to advance their skills. A finished app is not required for final submission. Instead, a 1-3-minute video and answers to questions will be required. Return to Top
- What is required for final submission?
- Students will need to submit a 1-3-minute video detailing their app or app proposal, and answers to questions about the app idea process. A complete app is not required, but a final, fully detailed proposal is expected. For more information on the content on the video and other submission requirements, please view these materials. Return to Top
- How many apps can I submit?
- Each student or team may only submit one app to a single District. Return to Top
- I created an app or app proposal for a different project. Can I submit that app to the competition?
- Absolutely! Students may submit apps created for other programs or projects, as long as it meets the eligibility criteria listed above and was created after November 1, 2021. Return to Top
- What resources will be available during the Challenge?
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To assist students in their app idea development, the Congressional App Challenge has partnered with sponsor STEM organizations to provide free resources that students can use to learn how to Code at Home. Students can access these free resources at https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/students/learn-to-code/.
Follow the Congressional App Challenge on Social Media:
Instagram: @congressionalappchallenge
Facebook: The Congressional App Challenge
Twitter: @CongressionalAC
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