Apple today announced the Swift Student Challenge for 2027, with submissions set to be accepted from February 8 to February 28, 2027.
The Swift Student Challenge is an annual contest that gives young developers worldwide a chance to show off their creativity and app development skills by creating an app. Apple says students should submit an app built in Xcode or Swift Playground that can be experienced within three minutes.
Students can submit an app for any platform this year, which is new. In prior years, apps were designed for iOS devices.
Ahead of the contest, Apple is offering students tutorials and Meet with Apple online sessions to learn new coding intelligence features and get inspiration for their projects. There are also Develop in Swift tutorials covering Swift UI, AI and machine learning, and spatial computing.
Apple will select winners who "demonstrate excellence in innovation, creativity, social impact, or inclusivity." A group of Distinguished Winners will be invited to Apple Park in Cupertino, California to attend Apple's WWDC 2027 event. Rules and eligibility details can be found on the Swift Student Challenge website.
Apple hasn't announced dates for WWDC 2027, but the event is typically held in June. In 2027, Apple will announce iOS 28, iPadOS 28, macOS 28, and other '28 software updates.
