Conférence WikiIndaba 2024/Bourses

1. Email address Required Field
2. Language Required Field, Only one answer possible
   1. English
   2. Français
   3. عربية

Personal Information

Important notice for applicants:

Completing this scholarship application form for the Wiki Indaba Conference 2024 requires thoughtful responses and careful attention to detail. It is estimated that this process may take you approximately 2 hours to complete. Please allocate sufficient time to fill out the form in a thorough and accurate manner.

We strongly recommend that you save your responses in a separate document as you work through the application. This will ensure that your progress is saved and you can review your responses before submitting.

Once you have completed all sections of the form and are satisfied with your responses, you can then transfer your answers into the form and submit your application. Please note that once submitted, you cannot revise your responses. We appreciate your efforts and look forward to reviewing your application.

If you have any questions or inquiries, feel free to reach out to the organizers on wikiindaba2024@wikimedia.org.za or the Meta-wiki talk page.

1. First name (as it appears on your passport) Required Field
2. Middle name (as it appears on your passport) If not applicable, leave blank or write "N/A"
3. Last name (as it appears on your passport) Required Field
4. Wikimedia Username Required Field, If you don't have one, please write "N/A"
5. Age Required Field, Only one answer possible
   1. <18
   2. 18-25
   3. 26-35
   4. 36-45
   5. >45
6. Nationality (as it appears on your passport) Required Field
7. Country of Residence Required Field
8. Which language(s) are you comfortable with? Required Field, Many possible responses
   1. Arabic
   2. French
   3. English
   4. Other
9. Gender (as it appears on your passport) Required Field
10. Are you part of a Wikimedia affiliate or group? Required Field, Only one answer possible
    1. Yes
    2. No
11. If yes, kindly mention your group or affiliate.
12. Briefly describe your involvement with Wikimedia over the last 12 month (this can include your affiliate activities, online contributions, etc.) Required Field
13. Do you belong to any other organizations relevant to your participation (e.g., organizations promoting open knowledge, the free software movement)? If so, please state their names.
14. Which Wikimedia projects do you participate in? Required Field, If not applicable, please write "N/A", Many possible responses
    1. Wikipedia
    2. Wiktionary
    3. Wikimedia Commons
    4. Wikidata
    5. MediaWiki
    6. Other
15. In what capacity do you contribute to the Wikimedia movement? Required Field, Many possible responses
    1. Online Wikimedia content contributor/editor (e.g., Wikipedia, Commons, Wikidata, etc.)
    2. Affiliate member
    3. Affiliate leader
    4. Wikimedia project/event organizer
    5. Wikimedia Foundation employee
    6. Other Wikimedia entity employee
    7. Other
16. Year you began contributing to Wikimedia projects Required Field
17. Have you attended any Wikimedia conferences or events before? Required Field, Only one answer possible
    1. Yes
    2. No
18. If yes, which Wikimedia events have you attended? Many possible responses
    1. Wikimania
    2. Wikimedia Summit (previously Wikimedia Conference)
    3. International hackathons (Wikimania or Wikimedia Hackathon)
    4. Regional events (e.g., Wiki Indaba, CEE meeting, WikiArabia)
    5. National/local Wikimedia conferences
    6. Meet-ups and events such as edit-a-thons or editing parties, photowalks
    7. Thematic events, such as GLAM Wiki Conference and Diversity Conference
    8. None of the above
    9. Other
19. In your opinion, what is the purpose of the WikiIndaba conference ? Required Field

Passport information

1. Do you require a visa to travel to South Africa? Required Field, Only one answer possible. Verify here (Link)
   1. Yes
   2. No
2. If yes, do you confirm your willingness to start the visa application process? Only one answer possible. Note that the scholarship covers only the visa fees, but not other related expenses such as transportation.
   1. Yes
   2. No
3. Is your passport valid until at least May 2024? Required Field, Only one answer possible. It is important that your passport has a least 6 months validity so that you are able to enter South Africa.
   1. Yes
   2. No

Conference Related Questions

1. Indicate your availability for the WikiIndaba Conference 2024 on the following days: Required Field, Many possible responses
   1. Friday, October 4
   2. Saturday, October 5
   3. Sunday, October 6
2. If you do not receive a scholarship for Wiki Indaba 2024, would you consider self-funding your attendance? Required Field, Only one answer possible
   1. Yes
   2. No
   3. Partially (I can take care of my own flights)
3. Why are you interested in attending the Wiki Indaba 2024? Required Field
4. What skills would you and your community like to gain from this conference? Required Field
5. How do you plan to contribute during the conference? Required Field
6. What skills and experiences can you share with the conference participants? Required Field
7. How did you learn about the WikiIndaba scholarship application? Required Field, Only one answer possible
   1. Mailing lists
   2. Meta-Wiki
   3. Facebook
   4. Twitter
   5. Instagram
   6. A friend
   7. Instant messaging groups (WhatsApp, Telegram..)
   8. Other
8. How will you share your learnings with your community? Required Field
9. What are your expectations from this conference? Required Field
10. If you have any comments or suggestions regarding the application process or the conference, please feel free to share. We value your feedback.

Privacy Statement

1. By submitting this form, you agree to the following: If awarded a scholarship, you commit to actively participate in the event, attend sessions, and share your learnings with your community upon the event's completion in the form of a mandatory written report. You also accept responsibility for arranging your own travel insurance and visa process (if applicable). Required Field
   1. I agree
2. All information contained in this application will be reviewed by the Wiki Indaba 2024 Scholarship Subcommittee. All personal information will be held in strict confidence by the Committee. Applicant Rights & Consent to Data Processing By applying for a Wiki Indaba scholarship, you acknowledge and consent to the following: Your personal data submitted via this form may be accessed, reviewed, collected, stored, used, communicated, archived, destroyed or otherwise processed by the Scholarship Subcommittee. You may, at any point, request in writing that your data be destroyed or retained as required by law. Required Field
   1. I consent

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us via wikiindaba2024@wikimedia.org.za.