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From: Deb Tankersley <dtankersley(a)wikimedia.org>
Date: Wed, Nov 13, 2024 at 03:04
Subject: [Wikimedia-l] 2025 Wikimedia Hackathon - registration is now open
To: Coordination of technology deployments across languages/projects <
wikitech-ambassadors(a)lists.wikimedia.org>, <cloud(a)lists.wikimedia.org>,
Wikimedia Mailing List <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>, wikitech-l <
wikitech-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>, <wikidata-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
*Registration for the 2025 Wikimedia Hackathon is now open! *
*(with apologies for cross-posting)*
The annual Wikimedia Hackathon
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Hackathon_2025> is organized by
the Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/> in
collaboration with Wikimedia User Group Turkey (WMTR)
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_Turkey> and
will be taking place in Istanbul, Turkey, from May 2nd through May 4th,
2025 at the Renaissance Polat Istanbul Hotel
<https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/istrn-renaissance-polat-istanbul-hote…>
.
The Hackathon is an on-site, in-person event. Those people who cannot
attend the Hackathon in-person will be able to follow some of the program
content online, but should not register using the link provided below. More
information will be provided closer to the event on how to participate
remotely. Registration will be open until mid April 2025, or until we reach
event capacity.
The Hackathon event is free for all* to attend *and each person that
attends the Hackathon is required to register.
- Catering (lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks) will be provided during the
event.
- Covid-related equipment will also be available upon request (e.g. self
test kits and masks).
- We’ll have discounted room codes for those that want to stay at the hotel
venue, to be announced in the coming weeks.
- Check if your passport is up to date and if you will need a visa (or an
e-visa) to travel to Turkey, citizens of most countries can apply for an e-visa
online <https://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa>.
Participants are expected to book their own travel arrangements and
accommodation. However, the Wikimedia Foundation is offering to take care
of travel and accommodation for a limited number of scholars and you will
be able to apply for a scholarship during the registration process.
Scholarship applicants - please note:
-
*Scholarship application and Wikimedia Foundation staff sponsorship will
only be available to request until December 10th, 2024. *
-
Priority will be given to scholars who can mentor or support in areas
of high demand and staff with ambitious or impactful projects.
-
Those that have requested a scholarship or sponsorship will be notified
by mid to late December 2024 about the status of their application.
-
All scholarships provided will adhere to the WMF travel policy
<https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Policy:Scholarship_travel_policy>
guidelines.
*Scholarship to this event will cover:*
-
Roundtrip airfare between your city of residence and Istanbul, Turkey -
arriving on May 1, 2025 and departing on May 5, 2025.
-
Private accommodation at the conference hotel for up to 4 nights
-
Medical Insurance Coverage for any scholars traveling outside of their
home country. (Scholars local to Turkey will need to use their regular
insurance coverage.).
-
Airport transfers between the Istanbul Airport (IST) and the conference
hotel.
-
All meals will be provided for the duration of the event (lunch, drinks,
snacks, and dinner will be provided on event days; breakfast will be
provided by the hotel for guests staying there). In addition, dinner will
be provided on Thursday before the Hackathon officially kicks off.
-
Fees associated with obtaining a visa to travel to Turkey (visa
application fees, and travel to in-person travel visa appointment (if
needed)).
-
Citizens of most countries can apply for an e-visa online
<https://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa>.
*Scholarship to this event will not cover:*
-
Per diem costs on travel days.
-
Ground transportation costs between your residence and home airport.
-
Insurance for your personal possessions.
The Hackathon registration form runs on Pretix (a free, open-sourced
third-party platform that helps organize and manage events) which may
subject your data to additional terms <https://pretix.eu/about/en/privacy>.
For more information on WMF’s privacy and data-handling for the Hackathon,
please read the privacy statement
<https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Legal:Wikimedia_Hackathon_Privacy_Sta…>
.
<https://pretix.eu/wikimedia/hackathon2025>
If you encounter any issues while registering, or have questions about the
registration process, feel free to contact the coordination team at
hackathon(a)wikimedia.org.
Cheers,
Deb
--
deb tankersley (she/her)
developer outreach program management
Wikimedia Foundation
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FYI
Mohammed Sadat Abdulai
---
*(Is there anything I could do or stop doing that would make it easier to
work with me? I’d love your feedback <https://admonymous.co/masssly>!)*
Feel free to schedule a chat with me: cal.com/masssly.
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From: Terry Boke <terry.azaliah(a)gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Nov 7, 2024 at 06:20
Subject: [Wikimania-l] Apply for a scholarship to attend Wikimania 2025
To: Wikimania <wikimania(a)wikimedia.org>
CC: <wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>, <eds(a)listen.wikimedia.de>, <
african-wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
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
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Conference Dates: 6th-9th August 2025 (with pre-conference activities
also being planned on 5 August.)
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Location: Nairobi, Kenya
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Scholarship Coverage: Travel, accommodation, registration, and travel
insurance
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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
<https://wikimania.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Scholarships> page
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/>for more details and read the Diff blog
post here:
https://diff.wikimedia.org/2024/11/07/apply-for-a-scholarship-for-wikimania…
For any questions, feel free to contact the COT at
wikimania-scholarships(a)wikimedia.org. or wikimania(a)wikimedia.org
Karibuni Nairobi! Let’s come together to make Wikimania 2025 unforgettable.
Warm regards,
Wikimania 2025 Scholarships Team
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