Devcon Scholars Program Returns for Devcon Southeast Asia, Aiming to Build a Collaborative Community

The
Ethereum
Foundation
has
announced
the
return
of
the
Devcon
Scholars
Program
for
Devcon
Southeast
Asia
(SEA),
aiming
to
bring
together
a
diverse
group
of
builders
from
various
backgrounds
and
disciplines.
The
initiative
is
designed
not
only
to
provide
scholarships
but
also
to
foster
a
community
focused
on
co-learning
and
co-creation,
thereby
bridging
Ethereum
with
other
sectors,
according
to
the

Ethereum
Foundation
Blog.

Program
Details

The
Devcon
Scholars
Program
will
run
from
August
through
late
November,
concluding
with
Devcon
in
Bangkok,
Thailand.
Selected
scholars
can
expect
financial
support
tailored
to
individual
needs,
covering
accommodation,
flights,
visa
applications,
per
diem,
and
Devcon
tickets.
Importantly,
financial
need
will
not
influence
the
selection
process,
ensuring
inclusivity.

Beyond
financial
assistance,
the
program
emphasizes
building
lasting
relationships,
mentorship,
and
enhancing
existing
skills
and
knowledge.
Pre-Devcon
activities
will
include
online
sessions
for
scholars
to
meet,
learn
together,
and
prepare
for
the
conference.

Categories
for
Applicants

Up
to
100
scholars
will
be
selected
across
four
categories:

• 
  Ethereum
  Community
  Organizers:
  Recognizing
  and
  supporting
  both
  established
  and
  emerging
  community
  leaders
  working
  with
  local
  blockchain-related
  communities.
• 
  Law
  Students
  &
  Legal
  Professionals:
  Fostering
  a
  new
  generation
  of
  legally
  proficient,
  technically
  minded
  professionals
  committed
  to
  Ethereum’s
  values
  and
  open-source
  work.
• 
  Artists
  &
  Sci-fi
  Writers:
  Bringing
  together
  artists
  and
  writers
  to
  express
  Ethereum’s
  culture
  and
  values
  through
  various
  art
  forms,
  concluding
  with
  an
  exhibition
  at
  Devcon.
• 
  Other
  Builders:
  Inviting
  developers
  and
  builders
  from
  diverse
  disciplines
  to
  push
  Ethereum’s
  boundaries,
  regardless
  of
  prior
  Ethereum
  knowledge.

Eligibility
and
Application

Applicants
must
be
first-time
Devcon
attendees
and
willing
to
dedicate
approximately
three
hours
per
week
over
three
months
to
participate
in
online
sessions
and
complete
assignments.
The
application
process
is
open
until
July
7th,
2024,
at
11:59
PM
PST.

The
program
encourages
applications
from
Southeast
Asia
and
other
underrepresented
communities
within
the
Ethereum
ecosystem.
More
details
on
each
category
and
the
application
process
are
available
on
the
Ethereum
Foundation’s

official
blog.

What
to
Expect
Post-Devcon

After
the
conference,
each
scholar
will
submit
a
Learning
Artifact,
a
creative
expression
of
their
learning
and
experiences,
in
a
medium
of
their
choice.
This
aims
to
ensure
the
knowledge
gained
is
shared
and
preserved
within
the
community.

The
Devcon
Scholars
Program
represents
a
significant
opportunity
for
individuals
passionate
about
Ethereum
and
blockchain
technology
to
gain
in-depth
knowledge,
build
networks,
and
contribute
to
the
ecosystem’s
growth.
The
initiative
underscores
the
Ethereum
Foundation’s
commitment
to
inclusivity
and
community
development,
fostering
a
diverse
and
collaborative
environment.

Image
source:
Shutterstock

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