Congressional App Challenge

The Congressional App Challenge is a nationwide academic competition designed to inspire and promote innovation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and the Arts. Established by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013, this competition is open to all middle and high school students residing in participating Congressional districts across the country.

We are thrilled to offer this opportunity to middle and high school students in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District. Participants will be challenged to develop or design an app on a platform of their choice, with a focus on innovation and problem-solving.

The Congressional App Challenge not only inspires creativity and innovation among young students, but also fosters their interest in STEM fields. By participating in the challenge, students will develop skills in coding, design, and problem-solving, all of which are highly valuable in today's workforce.

"The Congressional App Challenge was a true test of my potential and abilities. It taught me to be creative, adaptable, resourceful, and to learn from my mistakes, and meeting like-minded people at #HouseofCode who share the same passion was an incredible experience. Standing next to Congresswoman Susie Lee on Capitol Hill representing NV-03 was one of my proudest moments. I hope I can inspire other constituents to seek the same sense of pride in representing their community."

- Matthew Cacuci, 2023 NV-03 Congressional App Challenge Winner

Important dates for 2025:

January 1: Student pre-registration opens
May 1: Challenge officially launches
October 31: Deadline for students to register and submit their app online
November: Judging period
December: Winners announced!

Rules:

Students can use any program language: C, C++, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, "block code," etc.
Students can use any platform: PC, web, tablet, robot, mobile, etc. There are NO LIMITS on application theme or topic!
To be eligible to participate in the Congressional App Challenge, you must be a middle or high school student at the time of app submission.
Students may register as individuals or as teams of up to four. No more than four students are allowed to form a team.
Students may compete in the district they reside in or the district they attend school in.
If competing as a team, at least half of the teammates must be eligible to compete in the district they are participating in.

We encourage all middle and high school students in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District to participate in this exciting opportunity. We can't wait to see the incredible ideas and innovations that will emerge from this years competition!

You can use the registration link here.