Program Length: You can take as much time as you need after the contest opens to produce and submit your artwork or app!

Location: Online

Admissions Requirements: the Art Competition is open to US high schoolers and happens each spring, and the App Competition closes in October but here is info on registering where you can find lots of short videos detailing the whole process of getting involved!

Application Deadline: They are both contest submissions that do not offer prize money but offer a prestigious opportunity and a great chance to meet some interesting people!

Highlight: The Congressional Art Competition and Congressional App Challenge offer high school students exciting opportunities to showcase their talents in art and technology. The App Challenge invites young innovators to design and create their own applications, fostering creativity, coding skills, and problem-solving, while the Art Competition allows participants to express themselves through original artwork in various mediums. Both competitions provide platforms to inspire change—your app could tackle real-world problems, and your art could convey powerful messages. With no cost to enter and entirely online participation, these competitions enhance your resume and provide valuable networking opportunities. Whether you’re a budding programmer or an aspiring artist, don’t miss the chance to make a difference! For more information, visit the House of Representatives Educators and Students page and explore the specifics of each competition through the links for the Congressional Art Competition and the Congressional App Challenge.

Cost: None