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Apple Swift Student Challenge 2027

Apple

Why this might be useful for you

Apple's annual coding challenge for students: build an app playground in Swift. Distinguished Winners are invited to Apple in Cupertino. 2027 dates not announced yet — the 2026 round closed in late February.

  • Beginner friendly
  • Free
  • Join from anywhere

Format & location

Online · Global

Date

2027 dates TBA — the 2026 round closed February 28.

Application deadline

No fixed deadline — check the official page

Experience level

Beginner

About this opportunity

The Swift Student Challenge invites students to build an original app playground in Swift. Winners are chosen for innovation, creativity, social impact or inclusivity, and a group of Distinguished Winners is invited to Apple in Cupertino for three days. You can win up to three times. Apple hasn't announced 2027 dates yet — use the 'Notify me' page. The 2026 submission window ran in February, so start building in the winter.

What you get

  • Recognition from Apple
  • Distinguished Winners visit Cupertino
  • Portfolio-ready Swift project

Who can take part

Students — see Apple's eligibility page for full requirements.

Eligibility is copied from the organizer's own published rules — they make the final call. Confirm on the official page before you apply.

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