Here's an exciting and highly selective opportunity for students : the Apple Maker Academy Summer 2026.
Each summer, Apple invites a small cohort of rising sophomores and juniors from across the country to its campus in Cupertino, California, for a six-week immersive experience focused on design, engineering, and hardware innovation. From June 13 through July 25, 2026, students engage in intensive, hands-on learning alongside Apple experts—moving through ideation, fabrication, testing, and prototyping, and ultimately pitching a hardware product directly to Apple leadership.
Apple removes financial barriers to participation. All major expenses are fully covered, including airfare, housing, meals, transportation, and Apple equipment, ensuring access for talented students regardless of background.
In addition to lab-based learning, students participate in curated weekend experiences throughout the San Francisco Bay Area designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and exposure to innovation ecosystems.
Application Timeline (Very Short Window)
Eligibility
Students must:
Given the extremely short application window, students who demonstrate strong interest or aptitude in engineering, design, fabrication, robotics, computer science, or maker-centered learning are encouraged to apply.
More information and the application (available beginning December 29) can be found here:
