Apple B.S./M.S. Fellowship in Integrated Systems

Integrated circuit (IC) design & engineering is more critical than ever. With a slowing of Moore’s law and end of Dennard scaling, challenges abound to deliver ever increasing performance and power efficiency. Apple has long recognized these challenges and develops world-class silicon for its products.

Apple's Hardware Technologies team is very excited to offer the BS/MS Fellowship in Integrated Systems program at Georgia Tech. This program recognizes a few top students with expressed interest in IC engineering, SoC design, verification, test, RF, analog, mixed signal circuits or computer architecture. This unique and highly selective program provides both a summer internship at Apple, the students will be hired to serve as graduate teaching assistants for courses in IC / Computer Architecture, will get a full tuition waiver, and financial support covering part of the stipend of the year-long M.S. degree at Georgia Tech as part of the BS/MS program. 

To be eligible, you have to be a current senior in at least one of the following three threads: “Circuit Technology," "Computing Hardware and Emerging Architectures," or “Electronic Devices," planning (and eligible) to continue towards Masters degree in the BS/MS program.

Expectations of an Apple B.S./M.S. student in Integrated Systems include successful admission to B.S./M.S. program, continued enrollment in one or more of the following threads: “Circuit Technology," "Computing Hardware and Emerging Architectures," or “Electronic Devices".

(*Disbursement of funds will be to Georgia Tech)

Timing

Applications can be submitted, and finalists will be interviewed as part of the evaluation process.

  • Application open: August 21, 2025
     
  • Application deadline: September 21, 2025, 11:59pm EDT
    • Typical applications are received fall of senior year.
  • Finalist interviews: October 2025
     
  • Decisions back: February 2026

Application

The application will be available on August 21, 2025.

 

FAQs

How are Apple B.S./M.S. students in Integrated Systems selected?

Georgia Tech and Apple evaluate all applicants against several criteria. This includes past expressed interest in courses, research, and/or internships in the areas of IC engineering, SoC Design, verification, test, RF, analog, mixed signal circuits or computer architecture. Furthermore, we are looking for top students whose coursework in one or more of the following threads: “Circuit Technology”, Computing Hardware and Emerging Architectures” and “Electronic Devices” indicates a wish to continue to study in these areas. Georgia Tech and Apple are both interested in working towards achieving the benefits of a broadly diverse student fellowship group. Students selected as finalists will be informed and interviews will be scheduled. Feedback from this interview will also be considered in the selection process. Georgia Tech will make the final decisions on award recipients according to the outlined schedule. Note that it is possible to be offered an internship without designation as an Apple BS/MS Master Student in Integrated Systems. Apple will coordinate with students directly on all internship opportunities.

How many Apple B.S./M.S. Students are there for this application round?

As of fall 2025 there will be up to five (5) fellowships awarded per year at Georgia Tech.

I already have an internship lined up with another company for next summer, can I still apply?

Sure, Apple runs internships all year long, and so alignment of internships at Apple with any Georgia Tech semester is possible. Six-month internships are also possible.

Can I intern at Apple more than once?

If you and your manager (and academic advisor) agree and the timing works out, we would love to have you back for multiple internships.

What courses are recommended?

Courses in IC engineering, SoC design, verification, test, RF, analog, mixed signal circuits, or computer architecture areas. Preference will be given to students who have already expressed interest through their course selection. Some of the recommended courses are indicated below. Competitive candidates may also have similar experience professionally or in research project.

  • Circuit Technology courses: ECE 4804/8804 (Analog Tape-out course), 6414, 6435, 6420, 6445

  • Computing Hardware and Emerging Architecture Courses: ECE 4804/8804 (Digital Tape-out course), 6100, 6130, 6133, 6140

  • Electronic Devices courses: ECE4833 (Advanced Glass-core Packaging course), 6135, 6776, 6422, 6444

Whom should I contact with any additional question?

For questions to Apple team: nsi@apple.com

For questions about application procedures and timelines: applensi@ece.gatech.edu

 

Eligibility

  • The Fellowships are for students who are enrolled full-time at Georgia Tech.
  • Students who currently hold another industry-sponsored full-fellowship will not be considered.
  • Students who take internships at another company during the fellowship funding year are not considered eligible.
  • Current Apple employees and household members are not eligible.

Application Requirements

  • Student name (first and last), official school email address and undergraduate year.
  • Expected internship year and term (Summer, Fall, Spring). Summer preferred.
  • A current copy of student resume or CV, including links to any publications if appropriate.
  • Student transcripts (unofficial) with GPA.
  • Student statement of academic and career interests, and include links to any relevant research.
    • In 500 words or fewer, please describe why and how you're interested in IC engineering/SoC design/verification/test/ RF/analog/mixed signal circuits and/or computer architecture.
    • Include which area(s) and classes of ECE interest you most academically and professionally.
    • Also describe any work you’ve done up to this point that you think is relevant to future work in ICs.
    • Name of your masters degree advisor (if applicable)

Contact

For questions to Apple team: nsi@apple.com 

For questions about application procedures and timelines: applensi@ece.gatech.edu

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