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

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

Apply to this system right 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 numerous views representing numerous geographies and demographics.

Students are anticipated to deliver their distinctive viewpoints and experiences to conversations at Devconnect that assist form Ethereum’s future. After Devconnect, they may 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 software. Moreover, there can be on-line and in-person conferences for Students to get to know one another, be taught, and put together for the most effective expertise in Istanbul.

Choice Standards

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

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

Apply Or Nominate Right now!

In case you are fascinated with turning into a Devconnect Scholar, full the appliance kind right here. Purposes can be reviewed, and shortlisted candidates can be contacted for an interview by early August.

If you recognize a person who is likely to be within the Devconnect Students Program, we encourage you to appoint them utilizing this manner.

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

We look ahead to listening to from you!