The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) has become a prestigious event in the tech industry, where Apple unveils its latest products and innovations. For students and schoolchildren around the world, WWDC also offers a unique opportunity to showcase their skills and knowledge through the WWDC scholarship program.

This year, Apple has announced the WWDC Scholars 2021, inviting students from across the globe to participate in the competition. The winners will receive a behind-the-scenes tour of the company and the chance to talk to employees. But that's not all - they will also become part of the Apple Developer Program for free.

The scholarship is given to 350 students who demonstrate exceptional skills in developing apps for iOS or OSX. The participants are required to create interactive CVs, showcasing their achievements as developers. The entries are judged on originality, use of various libraries and development resources, and the fullness of the interactive resume created.

Last year's winners, Sasha Zimin and Vladimir Drobinin, were both second-year Software Engineering students who impressed judges with their well-designed apps. Their projects demonstrated exceptional creativity and technical skills, earning them a special mention from Tim Cook during the keynote.

The WWDC scholarship program is not just about recognition; it also provides valuable opportunities for networking and learning. As part of the conference, winners will have access to exclusive sessions, workshops, and events that can help them develop their skills further.

In addition to the WWDC scholarship, Apple also offers a mobile development summer school in Summer, jointly organized with Sergei Pronin, who teaches the iOS Development course at the Faculty of Computer Science. This program is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in developing apps for iOS devices.

For those interested in participating in the WWDC Scholars 2021 competition, more information can be found on the Apple website. The deadline for submissions is approaching, so don't miss this chance to showcase your skills and knowledge as a developer.

As one of last year's winners said, 'I would not have achieved this success without the support of Sergey Pronin and Pavel Manakhov, who ran courses on developing iOS apps.' - a testament to the impact that WWDC scholarship can have on a student's career.

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