My Fellow Wikimedians,
*Scholarship applications *for Wikimania 2026 in Paris are now open!
From *21–25
July 2026*, our global community will gather for the 21st edition of
Wikimania, celebrating not only our shared mission of free knowledge but
also the 25th anniversary of Wikipedia.
This year’s theme, “*Freedom, Equity, Reliability*”, is a powerful call to
action. It’s about protecting knowledge, ensuring equity across
communities, and strengthening the trust that makes our movement thrive.
If you’ve been contributing to Wikimedia projects, connecting our work with
the wider open knowledge and culture ecosystem, or championing
underrepresented voices, this is your moment. Scholarships cover travel,
accommodation, registration, and limited travel medical insurance so you
can focus on sharing, learning, and collaborating in the event.
Wikimania is a platform for transformative gatherings that strengthen our
movement.
In the recent edition, some activities include:
*WikiWomen Summit* – A powerful convening that uplifts gender equity,
amplifies women’s voices, and builds networks of support across Wikimedia
communities.
*Convening Users with Extended Rights* – A collaborative space where
administrators, stewards, and other advanced rights holders work together
on safety, privacy, and policy tools, fostering trust and resilience across
projects.
Let’s also think beyond the onsite gathering in Paris. The *Related
Affiliate Events* program continues to be a valuable way for Wikimedia
affiliates — chapters, user groups, and thematic organizations — to host
local, national, and linguistic events tied to Wikimania. These could be
watch parties, meetups, edit-a-thons, thematic workshops, or fully online
gatherings such as video conferencing sessions that connect members across
distances.
If you’re an active community member, now is the time to encourage your
affiliate to explore how their existing budgets can be realigned to make
these gatherings possible. Even modest reallocations can create meaningful
spaces — physical or virtual — for connection, learning, and celebration,
ensuring that Wikimania’s energy reaches far beyond the main venue.
Applications close on *31 October 2025*, with decisions announced in
January 2026. Don’t hold back – tell your story, highlight your
contributions, and include links to your work. Every voice matters, and
yours could inspire others across the globe.
đź“Ś Learn more and apply via the Wikimania 2026 Scholarships page (
https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Scholarships)
📧 Questions? Reach out to the Scholarships Team at
*wikimania-scholarships(a)wikimedia.org
<wikimania-scholarships(a)wikimedia.org>*.
Let’s make Wikimania Paris a celebration of the diversity, creativity, and
resilience of our movement — both in person and through vibrant local,
online gatherings worldwide. I hope to see you there, not just as an
attendee, but as a vital part of the story we’re writing together.
With encouragement,
Butch Bustria
On Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 11:35 PM Wikimania <wikimania(a)wikimedia.org> wrote:
> Dear Wikimedians around the world,
>
>
> We are delighted to announce that scholarship applications for Wikimania
> 2026 <https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Wikimania> are now open! Join
> us 21–25 July 2026 in Paris, France, as we gather for the 21st edition of
> Wikimania, the annual celebration of free knowledge and the Wikimedia
> movement.
>
> This year is extra special because we will celebrate the 25th anniversary
> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_25>of Wikipedia! Our theme
> “Freedom, Equity, Reliability”
> <https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Wikimania#Theme> will guide us
> as we come together to protect knowledge, equity, and freedom.
>
> Apply now for a Wikimania 2026 scholarship
> <https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Scholarships>! Scholarships
> will cover travel, accommodation, registration, and limited travel medical
> insurance. Applications are open to candidates until October 31, 2025
> (anywhere in the world). Notification of decisions will be sent in January
> 2026.
>
> We encourage newcomers and Wikimedians working to connect our movement
> with the wider open knowledge and culture ecosystem to apply. Share your
> Wikimedia journey, highlight your contributions, and don’t forget to
> include links to your work.
>
> Learn more and apply here: Wikimania 2026 Scholarships page
> <https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Scholarships>Questions?
> Contact the Scholarships Committee at:
> wikimania-scholarships(a)wikimedia.org.
>
> We look forward to receiving your application!
>
> Warmly,
> Afek Ben Chahed, Communications Lead, on behalf of the Wikimania 2026 Core
> Organizing Team
>
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Dear colleagues,
An open *Request for Comment* is available regarding a proposal to
hold a *Wikimedia
Asia Conference*. The discussion seeks input from community members across
the region.
You may review the proposal and share your comments on the discussion page:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Requests_for_comment/Wikimedia_Asia_Confere…
Thank you for your attention and participation.
Best regards,
*Butch Bustria *
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