If you've ever dreamed of becoming an app developer, the Apple Developer Academy is now open for applications. You could be one of 400 lucky students to win a year's free training in Naples, Italy, completely free of charge.

You'll also get a free iPhone and Mac …

The program first started in 2016 with 200 students, but was doubled in size the following year and into 2018.

Apple says that applications are welcome from anywhere in the world.

The first stage of the application process is an online form, with shortlisted applicants then invited to take an aptitude test in July:

• Monday 1st July: Paris

• Wednesday 3rd July: London

• Friday 5th July: Munich

The final stage in the Apple Developer Academy selection process is an interview in one of four European cities: Naples, London, Munich, or Paris.

Rather unhelpfully, the server hosting the online application is down at the time of writing.

Source: 9to5mac