Each year, with the full participation of Congress, the Capitol Hill Challenge (CHC) invites thousands of public school students nationwide to participate in a fun, educational online competition that instills a deeper understanding of personal finance and economics. Since its inception in 2004, CHC has made over 8,000 matches of US Senators and Representatives with schools, encompassing nearly 175,000 students across the country.
CHC student teams use The Stock Market Game to manage a hypothetical $100,000 online portfolio of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, impact investments, and cash. They learn integral workplace skills such as collaboration and critical thinking and improve their personal financial behavior and standardized test scores in math and economics. At the end of the competition, the top 10 performing teams win awards and national recognition, plus the opportunity to engage directly with government and business leaders, virtually or in person.
CHC is offered free of charge and by invitation from the SIFMA Foundation. CHC matches Members of Congress with students, teachers, and schools in their respective Congressional district by zip code, with priority consideration given to public schools demonstrating the highest need as measured by federal school assistance programs. Up to two public middle or high schools per Congressional district may participate in CHC each year, and each school may have up to 10 student teams with 3-5 students per team. CHC ensures thousands of students at high-needs public schools across the country have access to high-quality financial education programming, especially in communities that may not otherwise have such opportunity.
Location(s)
- Remote
Schedule
- January 27– May 2, 2025
Cost/Compensation
- Free
Eligibility Requirements
- Students in grades 6-12 whose schools are selected to participate
Deadline
Application or Entry Requirements
- Participation is only by invitation from SIFMA Foundation, with priority consideration given to Title I public middle and high schools demonstrating need as per federal school assistance programs.
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The SIFMA Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting financial education and literacy among young people. Affiliated with the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), the foundation provides programs and resources to help students develop an understanding of financial markets, investing, and economic principles. By collaborating with educators, schools, and financial professionals, the foundation fosters financial capability and economic education among students.
