Exciting News: Apple Swift Student Challenge 2024!
Article by: Manish Methani
Last Updated: November 14, 2023 at 2:04pm IST
Apple has a fantastic opportunity for young coders. They're running the Swift Student Challenge in February 2024. If you love coding and want to show off your skills, this is your chance!
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What's the Swift Student Challenge?
The Swift Student Challenge is like a big contest for students who enjoy coding. You can use Swift Playgrounds, a cool app used by professional programmers, to create your own projects.
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New Distinguished Winners
This year, there's something extra special. Apple is adding a new category for 50 Distinguished Winners. These winners will be recognized for their outstanding projects. So, not only can you win, but you can win big!
What Can You Win?
There are a total of 350 winners this year. Among them, 50 will be the Distinguished Winners, the cream of the crop. These top students will get to visit Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, California, and meet other smart students and the Apple team. Plus, all winners, whether distinguished or not, get a free one-year membership in the Apple Developer program. That's pretty awesome!
How Does the Challenge Work?
Starting in February 2024, you'll have three weeks to submit your projects to Apple. They'll check your project's technical skills, how creative your ideas are, and the explanations you provide for your project. You can sign up on the Apple Developer website when it's time.
Who Can Join?
To be part of the Swift Student Challenge, you need to be at least 13 years old if you're in the United States. If you're in another country, you need to be old enough according to your local rules. You should also be registered as an Apple Developer with Apple or be in the Apple Developer Program.
To be eligible, you must meet one of these:
- Be in a real school or homeschool program.
- Be in a STEM educational group.
- Be part of an Apple Developer Academy.
- Have finished high school in the last six months and are either waiting to get into college or have already been accepted.
- You can't be working full-time as a developer.
What's in It for You?
The Swift Student Challenge is a chance for students who love coding. You could win an award or a WWDC Scholarship, and you can try up to four times.
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Sign up at developer.apple.com to be notified when the challenge is open
Apple's challenge is more than just a competition; it's a chance to learn and show off your skills. Plus, you'll meet other coders and maybe even launch your career in tech. If you're into coding, this is your ticket to a world of opportunities! Don't miss it!
