Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Provider
- monmouth university
- Opens
- 9/26/2026
In short
Cyber Hawk Hack Days is a beginner-friendly cybersecurity hackathon at Monmouth University for college and high school students (ages 13+) in the US, competing in teams of 2-4 for a technology-themed prize.
Cyber Hawk Hack Days
By monmouth university
CompetitionOpens 9/26/2026Opens in 56 days
Monmouth University
Host
Beginner Friendly
Focus
2-4 members
Team Size
US Only
Region
1
Non-cash prize
Overview
The inaugural Cyber Hawk Hack Days at Monmouth University is a competition focused on innovation, collaboration, and community within the cybersecurity field. This event aims to launch a new tradition, bringing together undergraduate and high school students to solve real-world challenges. The hackathon provides a unique opportunity for emerging talent to connect with peers, mentors, and industry professionals. It reflects Monmouth University's growing commitment to hands-on learning, research, and the future of cybersecurity and technology. Participants will engage in a beginner-friendly environment, tackling challenges related to cybersecurity and education. The event emphasizes practical application and problem-solving skills, fostering a collaborative spirit among young innovators.
What to build
Participants must build a solution addressing real-world challenges within the cybersecurity and education themes. The specific nature of the build will involve innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving in a practical context.
Prizes
First Prize
Technology-themed prize (not cash or tender) TBD
1 winner
Key dates
- Hackathon Start DateSep 26, 2026
Eligibility
Participants must be 13 years of age or older and currently enrolled as college students. Teams are required to have 2 to 4 members. Only residents of the United States are eligible to participate.
How to enter
- Form a team of 2 to 4 members.
- Register for the hackathon on Devpost.
Judging criteria
- Innovation and Creativity: Originality of the idea and how uniquely the problem is addressed (25% of score)
- Technical Implementation: Quality, complexity, and functionality of the solution developed (25% of score)
- Impact & Practicality: Potential real-world usefulness, scalability, and relevance of the project (20% of score)
- Presentation & Demonstration: Clarity, professionalism, and effectiveness of the team’s final presentation and live demo (15% of score)
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Evidence of strong collaboration, communication, and balanced team contribution (15% of score)