Congressional App Challenge

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My office is proud to announce our participation in this year’s Congressional App Challenge. This spirited competition provides an opportunity for students to learn how to code. It also encourages students to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) while promoting innovation and engagement in computer science. 

The Congressional App Challenge allows students to compete against their peers by creating an app of their choice for mobile, tablet, or computer devices. No background or experience in computer science is needed.

Rules: 
- 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 in which they are participating in.

The deadline to register and submit a completed application is before 12:00 PM (noon) Eastern Time on October 30, 2025.

The winner from the 12th Congressional District, chosen by a panel of expert judges, will be featured on CongressionalAppChallenge.us, and the winning app will also be eligible to be on display in the U.S. Capitol, honoring the winners from across the country.

Students MUST submit their app to the official Congressional App Challenge portal, found here.

More information about the Congressional App Challenge, including the full list of rules and guidelines, can be found here.

Please contact Ayesha Pratt at 704-344-9950 with any further questions on the Congressional App Competition for North Carolina's 12th Congressional District.