Wikimedia+Libraries International Convention 2025/Scholarships
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The Wikimedia-Libraries International Convention 2025 scholarships program is offering a limited number of scholarships to cover the cost of selected individuals' travel, meals,conference registration fee and accommodation among others.
Important dates
[edit]- Scholarship application opens: 1 August 2024
Done - Scholarship application closes: 3 September 2024 Done
- Review of applications: 4 - 15 September 2024 Done
- Notification to applicants: TBC
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Submit a scholarship application
[edit]We are offering 2 types of scholarship : full or partial.
The full scholarship covers:
- Flights
- Accommodation
- Registration
- Meals at the event
- Visa cost to Mexico
The partial scholarship covers:
- Accommodation
- Registration
- Meals at the event
We invite applications in English, French, Portuguese or Spanish.
Follow this link to submit your application : Click here to apply
Note : We will NOT be offering scholarships for online participation.
Scholarship committee
[edit]- Orly Simon, Lead, Orlysi
- Rajene Hardeman, Windblown29
- Francesc Fort, TaronjaSatsuma
- Christian Cariño
- Iván Martínez
- Carol Mwaura
Criteria for Scholarships
[edit]Applications will be graded on:
- Involvement with the open or Wikimedia movement in relation to libraries or heritage (cultural or scientific)?
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of theme: Disinformation as a threat ;
- Bringing new perspectives, experiences, or intention to help diversify knowledge and other gaps within the field
- Bringing substantial skills that contribute to the larger Wikimedia+Libraries International Convention 2025
- Ability to contribute significantly to transformational change in the community or in larger debates on the future of libraries and/or GLAM Wiki collaboration
IMPORTANT : Any scholarship applicant has to be in good standing with the Friendly Space Policy and the Universal Code of Conduct.
Applicants will be screened for any violations to the UCoC or other global bans that might prevent them from participating in any Wikimedia event.