WWDCScholars

Laila Rebelo22

Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

A visionary committed to transforming this world through thoughtful and innovative initiatives. Throughout my journey, I have dedicated myself to developing projects aimed at improving people’s quality of life. I believe that we all have the power to make a difference when combining creativity with our purposes. I'm a participant of the Apple Developer Academy in 2024 & 2025, and an undergraduate student in Design at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio).

Scholarships

Laila has been awarded a WWDC scholarship two times. Here are the submissions that got her there.

In 2025, applicants were tasked with creating an interactive app playground on the topic of their choice to showcase their passion for coding. Here’s how Laila describes her winning submission.

Saving Pipa is an interactive experience that immerses users in a drowning rescue scenario, simulating essential first-response steps and highlighting the life-saving power of readiness.