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WID SUMMIT LAPTOP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2026 – SPONSORED BY WOMEN IN DEFI

LOCATION: Nigeria

Women in DeFi is committed to supporting African women building the future of Web3. As part of the WID Summit 2026, “Beyond the Bridge: African Women Leading the Future of Web3.” An initiative that recognizes and supports credible young women with laptops, helping them stay empowered and supported on their journey towards greatness.

ELIGIBILITY:

This scholarship is designed to support women who may not currently have access to the tools they need to participate fully in the digital economy.

Important Information Before Applying:

Before completing this application, please ensure that:

You will be physically present at the Women in DeFi Summit 2026. The laptop will only be awarded in person during the event.

You can present a valid proof of identification during the verification process.

You are genuinely committed to learning, building, or working within the Web3 ecosystem.

Please note that submitting this form does not guarantee selection. Applications will be reviewed based on need, interest in Web3, and potential impact.

They encourage applicants to provide thoughtful and honest responses.

Event Details:

Date: 26th April, 2026

Venue: The Zone Tech Park, Ggbagada, Lagos, Nigeria

Time: 8:00 AM

Get a ticket here.

BENEFIT:

They are offering a limited number of laptop scholarships to support women who are actively learning, building, or contributing to the Web3 ecosystem but lack access to the tools needed to thrive.

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WEAREALLCS WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP AT THE FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Application Deadline: February 15th, 2026.

LOCATION: Canada

Through collaboration with our partners like The Leacross Foundation, the Women in Technology Scholarship initiative not only offers financial support but also provides a platform to support the next generation of female tech leaders and champions. The faculty needs more female talent and perspective in the field, and this scholarship is about supporting women wanting to have an impact within or beyond the tech community.

ELIGIBILITY:

The scholarship is open to applications from Canadian and international students.

The majority of scholarships will be awarded to individuals who:

Have an overall average of 70%; please see individual program pages for full admission requirements

Have applied for our Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Applied Computer Science program

Can demonstrate how a passion for technology has had, or will have, an impact on your community as defined in the broadest sense of the term.  

Identify as female or gender diverse (Gender-diverse: Refers to individuals who do not identify as exclusively male or exclusively female (for example, individuals who are non-binary or two-spirit.))

Students who are Techsploration alumni or who have participated in the NCWiT Aspirations in Computing Awards are strongly encouraged to apply.

BENEFIT:

Successful applicants will receive:

$10,000 scholarship ($5,000 entrance scholarship and $5,000 for year two of your studies (dependent on academic performance))

Access to events and professional development opportunities through the WeAreAllCS initiative and our partners

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