{"id":6685,"date":"2026-01-22T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2026\/?p=6685"},"modified":"2026-01-23T02:23:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T20:53:19","slug":"apply-for-scholarships-to-attend-wordcamp-asia-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2026\/apply-for-scholarships-to-attend-wordcamp-asia-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply for Scholarships to Attend WordCamp Asia 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We&#8217;re teaming up with The WordPress Foundation and WordCamp Central. Together, we&#8217;re offering two scholarships for WordCamp Asia 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This continues our efforts from past years. Two people will get the chance to attend Asia&#8217;s flagship WordCamp in Mumbai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2023\/apply-for-wordcamp-asia-diversity-scholarship\/\">WordCamp Asia 2023 Diversity Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/wordcamp-asia-diversity-scholarship\/\">WordCamp Asia 2024 Diversity Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2025\/announcing-scholarships\/\">WordCamp Asia 2025 Diversity Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the two scholarships you can apply for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diversity Fund Scholarship<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kim Parsell was a beloved WordPress community member. She volunteered countless hours to the project. She passed away in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scholarship supports one individual by helping offset the cost of traveling to attend in-person WordCamps, recognizing contributors who reflect Kim\u2019s generosity and spirit.The WordPress Foundation has honoured her commitment ever since. Her contributions left a lasting mark on the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In her honour, the Foundation funds one person&#8217;s travel to an in-person WordCamp. This supports contributors who carry Kim&#8217;s spirit forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about Kim and her impact, read this&nbsp;<em><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/news\/2019\/11\/people-of-wordpress-kim-parsell\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">People of WordPress story<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2019\/memories-of-kim-parsell\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reflections shared by those who knew her in 2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about the Kim Parsell scholarship <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpressfoundation.org\/news\/2024\/kim-parsell-memorial-scholarship-expands-to-wordcamp-asia-and-wordcamp-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One person will receive this scholarship for WordCamp Asia 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is a woman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is an active contributor to<a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/\"> the WordPress project<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has not previously attended WordCamp Asia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires financial assistance to attend WordCamp Asia 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you meet all the requirements and would like to be considered, please apply by submitting the form below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wcasia.survey.fm\/wordcamp-asia-2026-kim-parsell-scholarship-application\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Now for the Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Diversity Fund Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordCamp Asia was launched in 2023 with the goal of bringing together contributors and speakers from around the world while increasing access for people in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that&#8217;s still not enough for many folks in Asia. Visa hurdles and high travel costs hit hard. Foreign exchange rates make things even tougher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The WordPress Diversity Fund Scholarship helps reduce these barriers, supporting a more diverse, representative group of attendees and ensuring that WordCamp Asia reflects the global community it serves. This scholarship is our way of helping where we can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This scholarship is awarded to someone who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is an active WordPress project contributor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has never attended any flagship WordCamps (Asia, US, or Europe)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires financial assistance to attend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is part of the underrepresented demography of open-source contributors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is interested in bringing their experience to grow their local WordPress and\/or WordPress communities in Asia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you meet all the requirements and would like to be considered, please apply by submitting the form below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wcasia.survey.fm\/wordcamp-asia-2026-diversity-scholarship-application\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Now for Diversity Fund Scholarship<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application Period<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The applications for both scholarships are open until February 15, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All applicants will be notified by <strong>February 28, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Do the Scholarships Cover?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both scholarships provide financial assistance to attend WordCamp Asia 2026, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Round-trip airfare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodation for the duration of the event<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordCamp Asia 2026 pass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The selections will be performed by a WordCamp Asia 2026 Leadership team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re teaming up with The WordPress Foundation and WordCamp Central. 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