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Scholarships

The Scholarship programme is possible with the dedicated diversity and inclusion fund.

On this page you can read:

What it is about

We understand very well that for some people attending a conference may be difficult, due to personal or financial circumstances. That’s why we provide discounted or free tickets for those from under-represented and marginalised groups in the technology sector (women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities, minorities or other under-represented groups) and anyone who would otherwise be unable to attend without financial assistance.

What the Scholarship funds

The scholarship funds:

The scholarship does not funds:

  • food, accommodation and travel costs for in-person conferences;
  • any other expenses beyond the cost of the ticket for the selected conference.

The conferences will be hybrid: accessible both online and face-to-face. In the form you can choose what kind of event you prefer to participate in.

In person event:

Tickets for the in person event are extremely limited and subject to the availability of the Inclusion and Diversity Fund.

By selecting this option, if there are currently no sponsor diversity on the conference, we can only guarantee a discount on the cost of the ticket.

For each conference, the price of the hybrid ticket depends from the period of sale. Very early bird tickets are the cheapest tickets that can be purchased and are limited in number, for this reason no discounts are applied to this type of ticket if a scholarship is requested while they are on sale unless there is a greater budget within the diversity and inclusion fund.

Online event:

If you are not interested / you can’t attend the event in person, select the online ticket, if your application is selected we will send you a free ticket for access.

Only one scholarship may be requested annually.

Why this programme?

Our focus is to create accessible and welcoming conferences where every person can feel comfortable and free to express themselves. We want to allow everyone to participate in our events and promote an inclusive community. That is the reason we have a code of conduct for every event we organise and sponsor.

We really think that growth, both on a personal and professional level, is mainly achieved through confrontation with people who are different from us, with different backgrounds, experiences and cultures.

We are active in many ways to create a better technological environment, here you can find out what we have done until today and what we would like to do to make our events even more diverse and accessible.

Apply for your scholarship

Please complete the form selecting the conference you would like to attend. You will receive an email confirming your application with your answers to the questions. We will let you know the outcome 30 days before the date of the selected conference.

If you need more details, please refer to the FAQ section below.

FAQ

What are the criteria according to which scholarships are awarded?

Scholarships are limited and therefore subject to availability.

The result of the application is sent by e-mail to the address indicated 30 days before the date of the conference selected in the form. Subsequently received requests will be accepted until all funds are used up.

For updates on the opening date you can subscribe to our free newsletter, follow us on the various social channels or keep an eye on the form.

Below we list the points that we take into account for selection and on which we invite applicants to answer each question to the best of their ability and as fully as possible:

  • motivation of the person to actively participate in the conference, desire to improve their skills and to interact with those attending the event;
  • whether or not they belong to under-represented groups within the tech world;
  • economic needs;
  • interest, will and activities in advancing the values of diversity and inclusion within the tech world.

How can I best complete the application for a scholarship?

We treat the selection process very seriously and carefully assess each application. Every person who applies, regardless of whether or not they have been selected as a scholarship recipient, will be informed of the status of their application by email within the deadline indicated above.

Complete the form by fully answering the questions, even those that are not mandatory. Tickets are limited and we would really like to give them to those who really need them and are committed to our events and projects.

You can fill in the form in English or in Italian, if it is easier for you.

Filling in the form does not guarantee access to the conference. All application information is confidential.

We treat the selection process very seriously and carefully assess each application. Every person who applies, regardless of whether or not they have been selected as a scholarship recipient, will be informed of the status of their application by email within the deadline indicated above.

Fill out the form by fully answering the questions, even the non-mandatory ones. Tickets are limited and we would really like to give them to those who really need them and are committed to our events and projects.

You can fill out the form in Italian or in English, if that is easier for you.

Filling out this form does not guarantee access to the conference. All application information is confidential.

How many scholarships can I apply for?

Each person can only receive one scholarship per year.

What does the scholarship fund?

The scholarship funds only and exclusively the conference ticket. The conference ticket is valid only for the day of the conference and in the indicated manner (online or in person). It does not guarantee access to courses or workshops on the preceding or following days, unless you find this option in the list of proposed events.

Please note: tickets for the hybrid event (in-person + online) are extremely limited and subject to the availability of the Inclusion and Diversity Fund. By selecting this option, if there are currently no sponsor diversity on the conference (you can check on the conference website), we can only guarantee a discount on the cost of the ticket.

How is this programme possible?

The scholarship programme would certainly not be feasible without the support of sponsors and contributors who support and believe in this initiative every year.

A big thank you goes to the extraordinary companies that help us economically to carry out the programme in order to constantly improve the web development ecosystem.

Find out how you can contribute too.