The eligibility requirements are simple: be a minimum of 16 years of age or older, be registered for free with Apple as an Apple developer or be a member of the Apple Developer Program; and

fulfill one of the following requirements:

* Be enrolled in an accredited academic institution or official homeschool equivalent;

* Be enrolled in a STEM organisation’s educational curriculum;

* Be enrolled in an Apple Developer Academy; or

* Have graduated from high school or equivalent within the past 6 months and be awaiting acceptance or have received acceptance to an accredited academic institution.

Do note that you can receive a Swift Student Challenge award up to four times, but you may only be selected as a Distinguished Winner one time only.