SXSW EDU Student Impact Challenge
Pitch a project that addresses a real social, economic, or environmental problem at SXSW EDU in Austin, TX. High school students (solo or teams) present to judges and a live audience. Finalists receive 6 complimentary event credentials, coaching from innovators and social impact strategists, and compete live for the Student Impact Award. Projects must be past the ideation stage and actively in development. Presented by The Allstate Foundation.
The Student Impact Challenge, presented by The Allstate Foundation, celebrates student achievement
High School students are encouraged to complete the online application process
You must be a currently enrolled high school student and 13 years or older
How to Apply
- Complete the online application
- Submit a project idea that is past ideation and in active development
- Be a currently enrolled high school student aged 13 or older
- Finalists pitch their idea in front of judges and a live audience at SXSW EDU
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