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 assist 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 consider there’s a want for extra various views representing varied 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 may apply their learnings to their respective communities to push Ethereum’s boundaries.

Program Particulars

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

Choice Standards

• We’re in search of people with expertise and/or information in protocol improvement, web3 improvement, privateness, safety, cryptoeconomics, UX, and governance.
• Candidates have to be a member of a group that’s presently underrepresented in Ethereum. We outline underrepresented communities in two predominant 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 id that’s presently underrepresented in Ethereum.

• People who’re unable to attend Devconnect with out monetary assist 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.
• Sturdy desire might be given to candidates who’re but to attend a big Ethereum convention (500+ folks).

Apply Or Nominate Immediately!

If you’re fascinated with changing into a Devconnect Scholar, full the applying type right here. Functions might be reviewed, and shortlisted candidates might be contacted for an interview by early August.

If you recognize a person who may 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 sit up for listening to from you!