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Is there an app for that?

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The Verizon Foundation and Technology Student Association are looking for middle and high school students that have great mobile app ideas that could solve problems in their schools and communities as part of the Third Annual Verizon Innovative App Challenge.

Teams of five to seven students and a faculty advisor have until November 24 to enter their app concepts for a chance to be one of eight teams named 'Best in nation'. 
Each winning team will receive up to $20,000 in cash and a Samsung tablet for each team member. Teams are judged on whether their ideas solve challenges in their communities, include STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) principles and are creative, unique and innovative. No coding experience or mobile devices are required to enter. 

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