Hi All, Finaid is now available for application for EuroPython. It's in Edinburgh this year, and if you haven't been to EuroPython before, I highly recommend it.
Cheers, /// Vicky Twomey-Lee (PyLadies Dublin <https://twitter.com/pyladiesdub> Founder) Python Ireland <http://python.ie/> Alumni PSF member <http://pyfound.blogspot.ie/2012/08/welcome-new-psf-members.html> | EuroPython Society <https://ep2012.europython.eu/blog/2012/07/08/change-board-europython-society> Emeritus Board Member Coding Grace <http://codinggrace.com/> co-Founder | GameCraft It <http://gamecraft.it/> co-Founder | WITS <http://witsireland.com/governance/> Board Member ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: M.-A. Lemburg <[email protected]> Date: Tue, May 29, 2018 at 1:25 PM Subject: [EuroPython] EuroPython 2018: Financial Aid Program To: EuroPython List <[email protected]> As part of our commitment to the Python community, we are pleased to announce that we offer special grants for people in need of a financial aid to attend EuroPython 2018. We offer financial aid conference grants in these 3 categories: - Free and discounted ticket: Get a standard ticket for the conference for free (including access to conference days (Wed-Fri), Beginners’ Day workshop and sprints.). Note: training passes are NOT included in the free conference ticket. - Travel costs: We will cover the travel costs pro rata, depending on what you are applying for. - Accommodation: We can partially cover your accommodation costs Grant Eligibility ----------------- Our grants are open to all people in need of financial aid. We will specifically take into account the following criteria in the selection process: - Contributors: Potential speakers/trainers of EuroPython (people who submitted a proposal) and all who contribute to EuroPython and/or Python community projects. - Economic factors: We want everybody to have a chance to come to EuroPython, regardless of economic situation or income level. - Diversity: We seek the most diverse and inclusive event possible. How to apply ------------ You can apply for financial aid by filling the form on the EuroPython 2018 Finance Aid page: https://ep2018.europython.eu/en/registration/financial-aid/ If you have any questions, please read the FAQ or send an email to [email protected] Timeline -------- - June 5th (2018-06-05) - the deadline for submitting the applications - June 12th (2018-06-12) - applicants will be notified by e-mail around - June 17th (2018-06-17) - deadline for applicants to accept the grant - June 20th (2018-06-20) - applicants will receive confirmation notific - July 23rd (2018-07-23) - last day when we accept invoices Refund management ----------------- Free ticket: The individual coupons will be generated for a free ticket. Accommodation and Travel grant: All grants involving reimbursements will be reimbursed by PayPal or bank transfer. Please send us your receipts (hotel invoice, plane/bus/train ticket) before the conference for approval. Become a special Finance Aid and Diversity sponsor! You or your company can support our finaid initiative by becoming a sponsor. We have a special sponsor package “Financial aid sponsor” and a “Financial aid donation” option that can be booked separately or in combination with a sponsor package: - https://ep2018.europython.eu/en/sponsor/packages/#Financial-Aid-Sponsor - https://ep2018.europython.eu/en/sponsor/options/ For more information please contact the sponsor work group at [email protected]. Bring us a new sponsor and get free ticket for EuroPython 2018! Help spread the word -------------------- Please help us spread this message by sharing it on your social networks as widely as possible. Thank you ! Link to the blog post: https://blog.europython.eu/post/174368323052/europython- 2018-financial-aid-program Tweet: https://twitter.com/europython/status/1001437296816742401 Enjoy, -- EuroPython 2018 Team https://ep2018.europython.eu/ https://www.europython-society.org/ _______________________________________________ EuroPython Website: http://www.europython.eu/ EuroPython Society: http://www.europython-society.org/ Mailing list details: EuroPython mailing list [email protected] https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/europython -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Python Ireland" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/pythonireland. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
