“The President’s National Artificial Intelligence Challenge invites every student in America - from kindergarten to 12th grade - to unleash their imagination and showcase the spirit of American innovation.

Our extraordinary educators will guide and empower you through this process to build a brighter, stronger future for us all.”

- First Lady Melania Trump

Watch the First Lady's Video Announcement Here

What if your idea could change the world—and the White House was waiting to hear it?

Be part of history - JPO students will be among the first in the nation to join the Presidential AI Challenge announced August 26th, 2025 by the First Lady.

Together, we’ll empower the next generation to lead with innovation, creativity, and impact.

Spots are limited.

The Presidential AI Challenge is a national challenge where K-12 youth, educators, mentors, and community teams come together to solve real-world problems in their communities using AI-powered solutions with an opportunity to showcase their solutions at a national level.

Read White House Challenge Guidebook

On August 26, 2025, First Lady Melania Trump announced the Presidential AI Challenge. We are thrilled to bring this opportunity directly to our students.

The Presidential AI Challenge Powered by JPO, is JPO’s brand-new program designed to help students ages 8–18 become confident leaders in the age of artificial intelligence while working on the Presidential AI Challenge.

This fall, JPO members will work in small teams to explore how AI can solve real-world community challenges - combining creativity, leadership, and cutting-edge technology.

Guided by top-tier coaches, students will:

Learn the fundamentals of AI and how it can solve real world problems
Learn by building, testing and refining
Develop proposals or functional solutions for community problems
Write and polish your story
Collaborate with peers
Compete in the Presidential AI Challenge for the chance to be recognized at the state, regional, and even national level in Washington D.C.

Who Can Join?

Ages 8–18 (grades 3–12)
No prior AI experience required
Teams will be formed by age group (Elementary, Middle, High School)

Program Schedule

Weekly Sessions: 1 hour per week as a group and variable time at home
Dates: September 22, 2025 – January 19, 2026
Format: Virtual

Why Join?

Receive a Presidential Certificate of Participation
Build leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
Gain early exposure to AI
Compete for scholarships, cloud credits, national recognition, and $10,000 awards

Presidential AI Challenge Powered by JPO

Program Dates: September 22, 2025 – January 19, 2026
Format: Weekly 1-hour sessions (virtual)
Eligibility: Students ages 8–18 (Grades 3-12)

Early Bird Price: $499 (Regular $699)
Goal: To prepare students to design, build, and submit projects for the Presidential AI Challenge.

As this challenge launches for the first time, some sessions or assignments may be adjusted to ensure the best learning experience. We appreciate your flexibility as we pilot this program alongside the recently announced Presidential AI Challenge.

Phase 1: Foundations (Sept 22 – Oct 6)

Week 1 (Sept 22): Kickoff + AI 101
Week 2 (Sept 29): Problem Spotting in Communities
Week 3 (Oct 6): Responsible AI + Ethics

Phase 2: Ideation & Planning (Oct 13 – Oct 27)

Week 4 (Oct 13): Research, planning, and AI fundamentals
Week 5 (Oct 20): Research, planning, and AI fundamentals
Week 6 (Oct 27): Research, planning, and AI fundamentals

Phase 3: Building & Iteration (Nov 3 – Dec 29)

Week 7 (Nov 3): Project development & feedback
Week 8 (Nov 10): Project development & feedback
Week 9 (Nov 17): Project development & feedback
(Nov 24): Thanksgiving Break
Week 10 (Dec 1): Drafting, revising, and mid-project showcase
Week 11 (Dec 8): Drafting, revising, and mid-project showcase
Week 12 (Dec 15): Peer Review
(Dec 22- Dec 29): Winter Break

Phase 4: Finalizing & Submission (Jan 5 – Jan 19)

Week 13 (Jan 5): Finalizing project and narrative
Week 14 (Jan 12): Finalizing project and narrative
Week 15 (Jan 19): JPO Showcase, Final Submission & Celebration

You will walk away with:

A polished written narrative
A creative poster or demo video
A complete submission package to the Presidential AI Challenge Platform