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Apple Sets February Window for 2026 Swift Student Challenge

Apple pairs the announcement with fresh learning resources to help students prepare.

Overview

  • Apple will accept submissions from February 6 to February 28, 2026, for interactive app playgrounds built in Swift Playgrounds or Xcode.
  • New learning resources are available now, including updated Develop in Swift tutorials and "Meet with Apple" code-along sessions.
  • Entries will be evaluated for innovation, creativity, social impact, and inclusivity.
  • A subset of Distinguished Winners will receive a three-day, travel-funded visit to Apple in Cupertino, typically linked to WWDC, with 2026 dates not yet announced.
  • Apple spotlighted prior winners Brayden Gogis (Solisquare, Joybox), Adrit Rao (Signer using Core ML for sign-to-speech), and Sofia Sandoval (Cariño designed with Procreate and Apple Pencil).