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Liberty LaunchPad Hackathon Scholarships is a program from the Foundation for Economic Education and FreedomFest that funds college students and young professionals ages 18–24 to attend a multi-day AI and entrepreneurship hackathon in Las Vegas, Nevada (July 6–8, 2026). Scholarships cover programming, shared lodging, meals, and travel reimbursement up to $500, with a total value of approximately $2,249.
Participants work in teams to design AI-powered solutions to educational challenges grounded in free-market principles, progressing through three stages: problem definition and pitch, functional tech demo, and final presentation to judges. Feedback from industry entrepreneurs is provided throughout. Applicants over 24 may also be considered.
International participants must have valid entry authorization to the U.S.
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Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas, Nevada | July 6-8, 2026 | APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: MAY 29 The Liberty LaunchPad is a multi-day Hackathon event for college students and young professionals ready to build, pitch, and innovate. Student teams will use cutting-edge AI tools to design tech-based solutions to educational challenges—grounded in the principles of entrepreneurship and free-market thinking.
The ultimate goal is to bridge the gap between technological innovation and economic education, fostering skilled individuals who can advance liberty through creative solutions.
Connect with visionary entrepreneurs and thought leaders Develop tangible tech solutions to real-world problems Compete in a gamified format where your work earns you the tools to go further Join a community of passionate builders and future leaders The Hackathon is structured around three key stages: Define an education-related challenge and pitch a market-based solution. Create a functional tech demo using earned resources.
Present your solution to a panel of judges and peers. Teams will receive a gift card to choose the AI licenses they wish to use. During our hackathon, students will have the opportunity to receive project feedback from successful entrepreneurs in the tech industry to ensure the feasibility and innovation of the project.
Students and young professionals ages 18–24 are prioritized for a scholarship covering programming, shared lodging, meals, and travel reimbursement up to $500 (Total value of $2,249). If you are 24+, you may still apply to be considered for a scholarship. International participants are welcome, but they need to already have a valid visa or visa-free entry to the location country.
Scholarships are awarded based on the quality of your short written application essay responses. Recipients will be notified by email and are expected to complete a post-event survey or exit interview. During your application process for the Hackathon, you will be asked if you want to apply for an opportunity to stay for the rest of the FreedomFest conference.
Students who are accepted will get their lodging covered with an expected check-out of Saturday. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Who is the Hackathon for? The Hackathon is for builders, creators, and innovators ages 18+, who are interested in exploring individual liberty, free societies, and market-based solutions by applying their technical skills in an entrepreneurial setting to solve a design challenge.
Who is sponsoring the Hackathon? The Foundation for Economic Education and FreedomFest. What is the deadline to apply?
All applications must be submitted by May 29, 2026 . How do I apply for a scholarship? Fully complete the application form and check the box requesting scholarship consideration.
Business casual for all participants. How will my reimbursement be processed? After the event you will submit receipts to FEE staff.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Students and young professionals ages 18-24 are prioritized for scholarships. Applicants 24+ may also be considered. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows scholarship covering programming, shared lodging, meals, and travel reimbursement up to $500 (Total value of $2,249). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was May 29, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Liberty LaunchPad Hackathon Scholarships is funded by Foundation for Economic Education and FreedomFest. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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