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South Jersey - Congressman Van Drew invites all middle and high school students in New Jersey's Second Congressional District to participate in the 2023 Congressional App Challenge, a yearly opportunity for the next generation to showcase their talents and make a positive impact through technology.

"The Congressional App Challenge is a great way for young programmers across the country to challenge themselves and illustrate their creativity and technological skills in a career field that is rapidly expanding," said Congressman Van Drew. "South Jersey students are the future of our great nation, and I look forward to reviewing the exceptional submissions from our young innovators.

"We are less than two weeks away from the deadline, so make sure to get those applications submitted as soon as possible!" added Congressman Van Drew. 

Important Information:

• The deadline for application submissions is November 1st, 2023, at 12:00pm EST. Late submissions cannot be accepted.

• To participate, you must be enrolled in middle or high school and live or attend school in New Jersey's Second Congressional District. Teams of up to four students are allowed to compete. If competing as a team, half of the students must live or attend school in the district. Applications may cover any topic or subject.

• Winning applications will be displayed in the United States Capitol Building and featured on the House of Representatives website. Winning students are invited to the House of Code Capitol Hill Reception in Washington, DC.

For further information regarding the rules and guidelines of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge, please visit congressionalappchallenge.us.