Congressional App Challenge

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Each year, students from Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District may create and submit their original apps for a chance to win the Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The Congressional App Challenge’s mission is to inspire, include, and innovate efforts around STEM, coding, and computer science education.

The district-wide competition takes place from May 1, 2025, to November 1, 2025. A winner will be announced in December!

The winner of the competition will have their app displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building, be invited to attend the #HouseofCode Capitol Hill Reception in Washington D.C., have their copyright registration application fees waived, and meet Congresswoman Julia Letlow! 

The CAC was created because Congress recognizes how essential computer science and STEM skills are for economic growth and innovation. The CAC aims to build the domestic pipeline of future tech innovators.

 

Guidelines

  1. Students may use any programming language (example: C, C++, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, “block code,” etc.)

  2. Students may use any platform (PC, web, tablet, robot, mobile, etc.

  3. There are NO LIMITS on the application theme or topic!

  4. Students must be a middle or high school student at the time of app submission.

  5. Students must either:

    • Reside in Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District, or

    • Attend school in Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District.

  6. Students may compete as individuals or in teams of up to four.

    • If competing as a team: at least two of the teammates must be eligible to compete within Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District.

Click here for a complete set of rules.

 

How to participate

The 2025 Congressional App Challenge is currently open! Students can enter their apps between May 1 and October 30, 2025. For questions, please reach out to Congresswoman Letlow’s Baton Rouge office at 225-952-1390.

The registration form, as well as more details on submitting an application, can be found at the link below:

https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/students/student-registration/

 

Additional Information

For more information, including rules and guidelines for eligibility and submission, please visit the Congressional App Challenge website. 

Feel free to email any questions to StudentSupport@CongressionalAppChallenge.us