Your Complete Guide to the Hottest Student AI Challenge of 2026!
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🇺🇸 A national AI competition for K–12 students across the U.S. with major prizes and top-level recognition.
🌟 Why Join?
College Boost: White House–endorsed Presidential Award—powerful for applications
Skill Growth: AI skills, teamwork, and problem-solving
Resume Highlight: National-level competition experience
📅 Key Dates
Submission Deadline: Jan 20, 2026 (11:59 PM)
State Winners: Mar 16 – Apr 1, 2026
National Finals: Jun 7–10, 2026 (Washington, D.C.)
🎓 Divisions
Elementary (K–5)
Middle School (6–8)
High School (9–12)
🏆 Awards
🔸Participation: Presidential Certificate
🔸State Winners: Achievement Certificate + Cloud Credits
🔸Regional Winners: Achievement Certificate + More Resources + Chance to present at the White House
🔸National Champions: Presidential Medal
📝 Three Tracks
🌟Track I – Proposal
For creative ideas without implementation. Identify a community problem, design an AI solution, submit a proposal + poster.
🌟Track II – Technical Build
For hands-on coders. Build an AI solution (app, website, tool) + 4-min demo video.
🏅 Judging Criteria
🔹Problem Definition
🔹AI Application & Innovation
🔹Relevance to Presidential Priorities
🔹Originality
🔹Completeness (Track II also evaluates technical execution & demo quality)
🎉 Join Vinci and bring your AI ideas to life—whether you want to improve your community, sharpen your coding skills, or explore innovative learning. Most importantly: enjoy creating with AI and make a real impact! 🚀
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