Along with announcing the dates for WWDC 2022 today, Apple has opened its annual Swift Student Challenge, an opportunity for young developers to demonstrate their coding skills by creating a Swift playground, is now accepting submissions.
Winners of the WWDC Swift Student Challenge will receive Apple swag including branded pins as well as the opportunity to win an award or a WWDC Scholarship.
To enter, developers are required to create an app using Swift Playgrounds on the topic of their choice. Hopefuls must be 13 years of age or older in the United States, or the equivalent minimum age in the relevant jurisdiction (for example, 16 years of age in the European Union).
We continue our long-standing support of students around the world who love to code with this year’s exciting Swift Student Challenge. Showcase your passion for coding by creating an incredible Swift Playgrounds app project on the topic of your choice. Winners will receive exclusive WWDC22 outerwear, a customized pin set, and one year of membership in the Apple Developer Program.
Submissions opened now with the deadline being Sunday, April 24, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Applicants can view their status by end of business day on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.