The Games for Change Student Challenge
G4C Learn’s flagship program, the G4C Student Challenge, is an international game design competition inviting young people (ages 10 - 25) to create digital games inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The program uses youth interest in video games to empower them as change-makers and develop their future-ready skills including coding, digital design, collaboration, communication, problem solving, and systems thinking. The Student Challenge amplifies student voices, invites young people to imagine creative solutions to global problems, and enables them to see themselves as engaged citizens and changemakers.
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About the Program
Since its launch in 2015, the Student Challenge provides professional development in game-based learning for educators, curriculum guides to open-source game-making platforms, in-school and after-school game-making courses, student game jams, mentorship and workshops led by game industry experts, and deep exploration into social impact themes with multimedia content provided by social impact focused partners. The program culminates in a game design competition through which students submit their original impact games and compete for prizes such as scholarships, technology, industry-related opportunities, and national recognition.
This Year’s Themes
Theme 1: Outgrow Hunger
Theme 2: Own the Road
Theme 3: All in for Nature: Reefs & Rainforests
Host a Student Challenge Game Jam!
Give students the thrill of rapid game design, taking them from their first idea to a playable prototype in one exciting event. Run it as a stand-alone experience or integrate it into your existing activities. Check out our resources and explore funding opportunities to help you get started.
The Scarcity Line
Harvest
To Turn a New Leaf
GGJ Next, A Global Game Jam for Ages 10-18
2025-26 Student Challenge Competition
2025-26 Student Challenge Registration
Join the 2025 - 2026 Student Challenge!