Dear Wikimedia Community,

Exciting news! Scholarship applications are now open for Wikimania 2025, which will be held in Nairobi, East Africa, marking the first time this global gathering is hosted in the region. This 20th-anniversary edition of Wikimania is themed “Wikimania@20: Inclusivity. Impact. Sustainability,” bringing together Wikimedians worldwide to discuss strategies, celebrate our milestones, and strengthen our collective commitment to free knowledge.

We encourage you to apply for a scholarship! Scholarships will cover travel, accommodation, and registration, allowing recipients to engage fully in the event. Whether you contribute online or offline, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect, share, and learn with fellow Wikimedians.

Key Details:

• Scholarships now open: 7th November-8th December 2024

• Conference Dates: 6th-9th August 2025 (with pre-conference activities also being planned on 5 August.)

• Location: Nairobi, Kenya

• Scholarship Coverage: Travel, accommodation, registration, and travel insurance

• Application Focus: Contributions to Wikimedia’s sustainability and inclusivity. Be sure to highlight your contribution to the movement and provide relevant links for reference.

As in previous years, scholarship recipients are encouraged to volunteer 4-6 hours during the event to help make it memorable for everyone.

Applications are being accepted now, and the organizing team is eager to assist accepted scholars with travel arrangements. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a landmark event!

How to Apply: Visit the Wikimania Scholarships page for more details and read the Diff blog post here: https://diff.wikimedia.org/2024/11/07/apply-for-a-scholarship-for-wikimania-2025/

For any questions, feel free to contact the COT at wikimania-scholarships@wikimedia.org. or wikimania@wikimedia.org

Karibuni Nairobi! Let’s come together to make Wikimania 2025 unforgettable.

Warm regards,
Wikimania 2025 Scholarships Team

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