We are excited to announce the Devconnect Scholars Program, as part of Devconnect ARG 2025! The Scholars Program will welcome 100 leaders who are expanding Ethereum’s reach by connecting it to new communities, industries, and ideas. Scholars will co-learn and co-create, building bridges between Ethereum and other worlds. The 2025 cohort will include five categories: (1) Ethereum Community Organizers, (2) Legal & Public Sector Professionals, (3) Journalists, (4) Artists, and (5) Developers & Other Builders of any kind.
Applications are now open, until Monday, June 30th!
How the Scholars Program Works
The Program will begin in late August with online programming and conclude after Devconnect in late November. During the program scholars can expect:
Financial support: Based on individual needs, Scholars are provided financial support for accommodation, flight, visa application, per diem, and/or ticket to Devconnect. (Note: Financial need doesn’t influence acceptance. Those who don’t require financial support also qualify.)
Pre-Devconnect community & programming: The Scholars Program emphasizes building lasting relationships, mentorship, and a space for furthering existing skills and knowledge. There will be online sessions where Scholars meet each other, learn together, co-create, and prepare for their experience at Devconnect.
Devconnect week: Spending an amazing Devconnect week in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Post-Devconnect: After the event, each Scholar will create a Learning Artifact – a free-format creation that expresses their learning and experience in the medium of their choice.
Who should apply?
To be eligible for the Devconnect Scholars Program, applicants must:
Have never attended Devcon or Devconnect before
Be able and willing to dedicate approximately three hours per week over the course of three months to attend online sessions, complete assignments, and actively engage in learning, collaboration, and shared creation
We’re selecting 100 Scholars across five categories, and candidates may apply to one or more categories:
| Category | Description | Who should apply |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereum community organizers | Existing and potential future Ethereum contributors | Community leaders and core contributors, adjacent field leaders |
| Legal professionals & public sector professionals | Legal professionals aligned with Ethereum ecosystem values | Lawyers, policymakers, in-house counsel, policy experts |
| Journalists | Journalists interested in exploring Ethereum | Independent or affiliated non-crypto media journalists |
| Artists | Artists exploring Ethereum’s culture and values | Artists of any medium with unique voice |
| Developers & Other Builders of Any Kind | Diverse builders from all backgrounds | Anyone is welcome to apply |
More information about each category can be found in the application form.
Apply to the Devconnect Scholars Program Today!
Applications for the Devconnect Scholars Program are now open! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you or someone you know, we encourage you to apply or help spread the word! Deadline: Monday, June 30th at 11:59 PM PST. Selected applicants will be notified in July.
Timeline & Next Steps
🗓️ Deadline: Monday, June 30th at 11:59 PM PST (Selected applicants will be notified in July)
For any questions, feel free to reach out to us at devcon-scholars@ethereum.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
