Hello WikiWomen* friends,

The Wikimania 2026 scholarship applications https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Scholarships are now open!

We know the process can sometimes feel a little daunting, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. This special orientation session is designed for WikiWomen*, offering practical tips, guidance, and encouragement to make your application stronger and help more of our voices be heard at Wikimania 2026 https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Wikimania.

*When:* 24 September 2025 *Time:* 4:00 PM UTC *Where:* Zoom → Join here https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81638307278?pwd=cGkES9OZnMlPgkJIBy63OtXLTZQ9e7.1 *Speaker:* Patricia Diaz, member of the Wikimania 2026 COT. https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Organizers

This session is brought to you by Wiki Loves Women https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Women/Portal, Africa Wiki Women https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Wiki_Women/en, the WikiWomen* Summit https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiWomen*_Summit and the Wikimania 2026 COT.

Please note: this session is dedicated to WikiWomen*, but there will be other orientation sessions in additional languages and formats to support the broader community.

Whether you’re applying for the first time or looking to refine your application, we’d love to have you with us.

Bring your questions and your energy—together, we can make the path to Wikimania smoother and more inclusive.

With solidarity, Afek Communication Lead, Wikimania 2026 COT