WASHINGTON – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has released the following information announcing the 2025 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) submission window for constituents of Florida's 19th Congressional District.

BACKGROUND:
The CAC was established in 2013 as a bipartisan effort to engage students from across the country in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) academic competition. Students showcase their skills through their efforts of creating and exhibiting their software application, or "app," for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice. The CAC encourages students of all skill levels to participate and provides multiple resources for students to get involved. 

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Apr. 1, 2025 — Student pre-registration opens. 
• Oct. 30, 2025 —Deadline for students to register and submit their app online. 
• Nov. 2025 — Judging period. 
• Dec. 2025 — Winners announced!

ELIGIBILITY:

• To be eligible to participate in the CAC, 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 congressional district where they reside or the congressional district where they attend school.
• 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.
• All competing students must be U.S. residents at the time of submission. There is no citizen requirement for students.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Email: FL19General@mail.house.gov
• Call: (239) 599-6033 or (239) 252-6225
• Register: HERE

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