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ABOUT THE CHALLENGE
- G.I.A Hacks2 is a 2 week long virtual hackathon for high school students from all around the world. It is an opportunity to build impactful soiftware that tackles a pressing global issues while having the opportunity to earn amazing prizes. You will also be able to join the global GIA community and connect with motivated students doing important work.
Hackathon theme will be released soon!
GET STARTED
- You can get started by registering at giaproject.org and joining the discord for updates. Also join the devpost, which is where you will be submitting your final product.
Requirements
WHAT TO BUILD
Option 1: Create software to address a global or local issue. Examples of global issues are on our website.
Option 2: Create software to help students. This could be education, mental health, etc.
You MUST choose option 2 if you want to be eligible for the wolfram award
WHAT TO SUBMIT
- Submit the project on devpost and filling out all the required sections including the project description. Make sure to include a link to your project's github with all the code. You also have to submit a video demoing and explaining your project.
Prizes
Top 5
Each member of the top 5 teams will receive a minimum of $1,660 worth. They will also receive additional bonus prizes.
Wolfram | One
Each participant will receive this
PM Interview Course
Top 3 teams will receive this prize.
PM Resume Course
Each participant will receive this
Axure RP Team Edition
1Password Families
top 3 teams + 3 mini game winners will receive this prize
.xyz domains
350 domains will be provided to select participants. They will be provided during mini games, for submitting projects early, and in raffles. These are NOT a participatory prize and are NOT available for everyone.
Art of Problem Solving Coupons
Interview Cake
Next Step
Will be given away through raffles, mini games, and to those who submit projects early. These are NOT available for every participant.
Chess.com Diamond Membership
Will be given away to top winners and to participants in the chess minigame.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
GIA Team
Judging Criteria
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Judging Criteria
Project Quality Project Impact Project Complexity
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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