No, have a look at the scores at https://wikimania2013.wikimedia.org/wiki/Scholarships#Fluency_of_English_language_.2810.25_of_total_score.29 , no native level of English is required. But obviously, the WMF wants to point out that the talks and the discussions between them will mostly be held in English and your presence at the conference would only enrich it if you can understand and speak English at least on a reasonable level. Thus, if you are able to submit your application in English and if you are able to participate e.g. in an English mailing-list as you do, you should get a score of at least 3 points.

But for sure, Jessie Wild will be able to explain the thoughts of WMDE

err, WMF :)

Katie

behind it a little more.

Cheers
Martin

2013/1/22 Arnav Sonara <sonara.arnav@gmail.com>

Hey,

> Applicants will be rated on the following four dimensions:
> 1. Activity within Wikimedia (on-wiki and off-wiki) - 50%
> 2. Activity outside of Wikimedia and other free knowledge/software projects - 15%
> 3. Interest in Wikimania and the Wikimedia movement - 25%
> 4. Fluency of English language - 10%

I am little surprised here. Does it mean that non English speakers or contributors stand a less chance to get a scholarship?

AFAIK until last Wikimania, fluency in English was never the criteria for scholarships. Care to share why was this particular criteria added? :)

Thanks.

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