Congressional App Challenge

District-level coding competition run by members of Congress, open to high school students in participating districts, with winning apps displayed in the U.S. Capitol. Students register and submit themselves, but only if their Member of Congress has signed up the district; 2026 entries are due October 26, 2026.

Offered by US Congress. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2026-10-26.

Fields: Computer Science

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online.
Cost: Free to take part.
Dates: The last posted deadline, October 26, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Congressional App Challenge

When is the Congressional App Challenge deadline?

The last posted deadline, October 26, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.

Is Congressional App Challenge free?

Yes. Congressional App Challenge is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Congressional App Challenge?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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