About the challenge

High-School Hacks is an opportunity for high-schoolers between the ages of 13 and 18 to build any application or website that promotes social good. This could be anything from a mobile app that helps connect volunteers with local charities to a website that provides resources for mental health support. The criteria for judging include creativity, functionality, impact, and technical complexity.

Requirements

What to Build

Build an application or website and explain its social impact. You can use any programming language, from Python or Java to HTML and CSS.

What to Submit

Submit written responses with a video (approximately 2 minutes) showcasing what you built. Moreover, include a GitHub repository link with your code.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

4 non-cash prizes
First Place
1 winner

Best application at High-School Hacks 2024.

Second Place
1 winner

Second best application at High-School Hacks 2024.

Third Place
1 winner

Third best application at High-School Hacks 2024.

Honorable Mention
1 winner

Honorable Mention at High-School Hacks 2024.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Kevin Lee

Judging Criteria

  • Creativity
  • Functionality
  • Social Impact
  • Technical Complexity

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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