Hi all,
Wikimedia UK is offering up to two scholarships each to both the Open
Knowledge Festival 2014 <http://2014.okfestival.org/> (15-17 July) & OpenSym
2014 <http://www.opensym.org/os2014/> (27-29 August), both of which are
being held in Berlin, Germany.
OKFestival, run by the Open Knowledge Foundation is an open data and open
knowledge conference that will bring together over 1,000 people from more
than 60 countries in a bid to encourage innovation in the open sector
through sharing experiences and skills. Furthermore, the event is a
celebration of the open movement itself and what it has already achieved.
OpenSym, previously known as WikiSym, is the International Symposium on
Wikis and Open Collaboration where researchers from all over the world
gather to present their latest research and practice on "open access, open
data, open education resources, IT-driven open innovation, open source,
wikis and related social media, and Wikipedia".
To qualify for either scholarship, you must be based in the UK, be able to
travel to Berlin and attend all days of the event, and agree to produce a
public report (which may be published on the Wikimedia UK blog and in our
newsletters) summarising the key things that you have taken from the event.
Applicants for OpenSym must also be engaging in research about Wikimedia or
other free content projects. The scholarship will cover conference
registration fee, travel, accommodation, along with a per diem allowance to
cover local expenses.
To apply for the scholarship to OKFestival, complete this online
form<https://donate.wikimedia.org.uk/civicrm/grant/transact?reset=1&id=1>by
Sunday 20th April. The deadline for OpenSym scholarship is Sunday 30th
April, and you can apply
here<https://donate.wikimedia.org.uk/civicrm/grant/transact?reset=1&id=2>
.
Regards,
Katie
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Katie Chan
Volunteer Support Organiser
Wikimedia UK
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