The 2026 Swift Student Challenge winners will be announced on March 26, with the best among them receiving a three-day trip to Apple Park. The event, organised by Apple every year, encourages up-and-coming student developers to practice their skills and win various prizes. Of the 350 winners, 50 will be recognized as "Distinguished Winners" who demonstrate outstanding creativity and excellence. All 350 winners will receive a free one-year membership to the Apple Developer program, a chance to take the Swift certification exam, and a personalized certificate from Apple. Participants must be over 13, enrolled in an academic institution or homeschool equivalent, and not employed as full-time developers.