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What is MyImpact Challenge?
MyImpact Challenge is a civic engagement contest hosted by the Bill of Rights Institute.
What is a Civic Engagement Contest?
Our civic engagement contest highlights students actively engaged in service, volunteerism, or entrepreneurship in their communities.
Who can Apply?
Submission is open to students ages 13-19 in all U.S. states, territories, and Armed Forces Schools Abroad.
When does the Contest Open?
The contest opens Sept. 11, 2025. All complete applications are judged and winners are awarded cash prizes!
The Texas MyImpact Challenge Civics Fair and Pitch Competition is a state civic engagement contest and civics fair hosted in Texas by the Bill of Rights Institute in partnership with Citizens Travelers. On Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 students will have an opportunity to share their projects in-person during the Civics Fair at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museums for a chance to win $2,000 in prizes for students in Texas.
Students can win:
- $2,000 Texas First Prize
- $1,500 Texas Second Prize
- $1,000 Texas Third prize
- $500 Texas Fourth Prize
OR… Do you have an idea for a MyImpact Challenge project but need a little help to bring it to life? Register for our pitch competition for a chance to win up to $250 in seed funding for their projects.
The Florida MyImpact Challenge Civics Fair and Pitch Competition is a state civic engagement contest and civics fair hosted in Florida by the Bill of Rights Institute in partnership with Citizens Travelers. On Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 students will have an opportunity to share their projects in-person during the Civics Fair at the University of Florida for a chance to win $2,000 in prizes for students in Florida.
Students can win:
- $2,000 Florida First Prize
- $1,500 Florida Second Prize
- $1,000 Florida Third prize
- $500 Florida Fourth Prize
OR… Do you have an idea for a MyImpact Challenge project but need a little help to bring it to life? Register for our pitch competition for a chance to win up to $250 in seed funding for their projects.
The MyImpact Challenge is donor-supported. We want to thank our individual, foundation, and corporate donors.
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