Hack For the World is a 12-hour hackathon for high-schoolers. Students from across the Chicagoland area will come for the weekend, teaming up (or going solo) to build an app, game, or website. We’ll provide free snacks, meals, & drinks. In the evening, judges will pick the best projects to demo for everyone and win prizes. You’ll meet people, create amazing new things, & most importantly, have fun.
Requirements
We will reveal the theme the day of the hackathon. Feel free to get creative with it! We want you to submit any kind of project that aligns with the theme. This could take the form of websites, simulations, games, or apps. You will need to submit your project to devpost by the due time. Additionally, be prepared to record a short demo video to show off your work!
You will present and pitch your project and its vision to a panel of judges and will be judged according to a rubric. Judges will deliberate to select the winning projects.
Prizes
1st Place
Each individual on a winning team will get to choose a prize from the prize pool. Teams will choose in this order:
- 1st Place
- 2nd Place
- 3rd Place
- Beginner's Award
2nd Place
Each individual on a winning team will get to choose a prize from the prize pool. Teams will choose in this order:
- 1st Place
- 2nd Place
- 3rd Place
- Beginner's Award
3rd Place
Each individual on a winning team will get to choose a prize from the prize pool. Teams will choose in this order: - 1st Place - 2nd Place - 3rd Place - Beginner's Award
Judge's Award
Each individual on a winning team will get to choose a prize from the prize pool. Teams will choose in this order: - 1st Place - 2nd Place - 3rd Place - Beginner's Award
Beginner's Award
Each individual on a winning team will get to choose a prize from the prize pool. Teams will choose in this order: - 1st Place - 2nd Place - 3rd Place - Beginner's Award
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
B. Thompson
J. Hammer
A. Arato
Arjun S.
R. Rao
N. Pease
Ronith M.
Judging Criteria
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Judging Criteria
- Creativity - Impact - Functionality - Design - Sophistication - Presentation
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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