In-person events like WordCamp for Publishers are a great way to build skills and connect with people who truly understand the projects and problems you’re working on every day. But we know that conference travel costs can be a burden, particularly for people just starting out in publishing or working for an organization where training dollars are scarce. So we’re excited to announce our 2018 scholarship program, designed to help you join us in Chicago this August.
WordCamp for Publishers is a community-organized event, and it works best when our entire community is represented. If travel support would help you attend, we hope you’ll apply for a scholarship — and we hope everyone will help us spread the word to colleagues and friends who should be there. Here’s what you need to know:
What we’re offering
We have a small number of scholarships that provide $500 toward the costs of attending WordCamp for Publishers, this Aug. 8-10 in Chicago. You can use these funds in whatever way best fits your needs: ticket and registration, lodging, meals, airfare or transit, or any other travel costs.
When applications are open
Our applications are open now through 5pm Eastern on Monday, June 18. We’ll notify all applicants by Wednesday, June 20.
How you can describe this event to your organization
WordCamp for Publishers is a community-organized event that brings together people who use WordPress to manage publications, big or small. It coaches participants on best practices, and encourages collaboration in building open-source tools for publishers. Here are some of the sessions we’ll have this year.
Who should apply
- Anyone who is part of the publishing & technology community, whether your work is primarily technical, editorial, or somewhere in between.
- People working at smaller or regional publishers, who are looking to build skills and bring new resources back to their organizations.
- Students working in college publishing, or preparing for a career in digital publishing.
- Developers and allies interested in open-source software and protecting the open web.
- People of color, women, and other underrepresented groups in publishing and technology are strongly encouraged to apply.
What happens after you apply
WordCamp for Publishers will review all applications, and all applicants will hear back from us by June 20.