Announcing The Devconnect Istanbul Scholars Program

We’re thrilled to announce the first-ever Devconnect Students Program!

The Devconnect Students Program will present gifted and values-aligned people from communities presently geographically and demographically underrepresented in Ethereum with monetary help to attend Devconnect in Istanbul this November.

Apply to this system here by July twenty third, 2023.

Why The Program Exists & Program Particulars

For Ethereum to be a resilient and thriving protocol for human coordination – in the long run and for all people – we imagine there’s a want for extra various views representing numerous geographies and demographics.

Students are anticipated to carry their distinctive viewpoints and experiences to conversations at Devconnect that assist form Ethereum’s future. After Devconnect, they’ll apply their learnings to their respective communities to push Ethereum’s boundaries.

Program Particulars

Devconnect Students will obtain monetary help for transportation, lodging, per diem, and visa utility. Moreover, there will likely be on-line and in-person conferences for Students to get to know one another, study, and put together for the perfect expertise in Istanbul.

Choice Standards

• We’re on the lookout for people with expertise and/or information in protocol improvement, web3 improvement, privateness, safety, cryptoeconomics, UX, and governance.
• Candidates should be a member of a group that’s presently underrepresented in Ethereum. We outline underrepresented communities in two most important classes:
  
  • Geographic: Candidates from international locations that lack illustration in Ethereum in addition to candidates from Turkey and neighboring international locations.
  • Demographic: Candidates that characterize a minority gender, ethnicity, or different demographic identification that’s presently underrepresented in Ethereum.

• People who’re unable to attend Devconnect with out monetary help are eligible to use.
• Candidates should be capable to attend Devconnect from November 13-19, 2023.
• Candidates should be capable to talk in English.
• This system requires a time dedication of roughly two hours per week from September to November 2023.
• Robust choice will likely be given to candidates who’re but to attend a big Ethereum convention (500+ individuals).

Apply Or Nominate Immediately!

If you’re enthusiastic about turning into a Devconnect Scholar, full the appliance kind here. Functions will likely be reviewed, and shortlisted candidates will likely be contacted for an interview by early August.

If you already know a person who may be within the Devconnect Students Program, we encourage you to appoint them utilizing this form.

Please contact devconnect-scholars@ethereum.org with any questions.

We look ahead to listening to from you!