Apple is proud to support and uplift the next generation of developers, creators, and entrepreneurs with the Swift Student Challenge. The Challenge has given thousands of student developers the opportunity to showcase their creativity and coding capabilities through app playgrounds, and learn real-world skills that they can take into their careers and beyond.
Submissions open February 6-28, 2026.
2025 Distinguished Winners at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference.
Join us for free online sessions designed to help you build your skills and get ready for the Swift Student Challenge. You'll explore app development resources, code along with Apple experts, get inspiration for creating your own apps, and more.
Register today.
Brainstorm, design, and develop a thoughtful app that addresses important issues in your community and beyond.
Dream, draft, and organize ideas for your submission, download what you’ll need to make your vision a reality, and start building!
Swift Student Challenge winners will be selected based on submissions that demonstrate excellence in innovation, creativity, social impact, or inclusivity. From this esteemed group, we’ll name Distinguished Winners whose submissions are truly exceptional and invite them to join us at Apple in Cupertino for three incredible days.
Get up to speed on the requirements to apply. You can receive a Swift Student Challenge award up to three times.