WordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Asia 2026 is getting ready to welcome contributors, creators, and community organizers from across the region. This year, we’re excited to highlight a growing focus on education and student engagement in the WordPress project.
As part of that effort, we’re piloting a WordPress Campus Connect Scholarship to support students who have participated in Campus Connect events and continued their journey in the WordPress community. We’re now looking for sponsors who would like to help make these scholarships possible.
About the WordPress Campus Connect Scholarship
The WordPress Campus Connect Scholarship is designed to:
- Support student attendees at WordCamp Asia who were introduced to WordPress through Campus Connect events
- Recognize students who have continued contributing or staying engaged with the community after their event
- Provide an opportunity for students to attend WordCamp Asia who might otherwise be unable to join
For this pilot, the scholarship will focus specifically on WordPress Campus Connect event participants. Students will be nominated by Campus Connect organizers, rather than applying directly.
A small selection panel from the community will review nominations and select recipients based on:
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for WordPress and contribution potential
- Ongoing engagement after Campus Connect (meetups Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook., contributions, student clubs, etc.)
- The potential impact of attending WordCamp Asia on their growth and involvement in the project
What the Scholarship Covers
Final details will depend on confirmed sponsorship, but the scholarship is expected to support:
- Travel assistance (e.g., regional economy airfare or equivalent transport)
- Accommodation for the duration of WordCamp Asia
- A WordCamp Asia ticket.
We are aiming to support up to three WordPress Campus Connect students in this first year.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We are offering two lightweight sponsorship options, designed to be significantly smaller than standard WordCamp sponsorship packages, while still providing meaningful impact and visibility.
1. WPCC Scholarship Partner
Sponsorship amount: $3000 USD
Partner-level sponsors typically help fund one or more full scholarships, depending on final travel costs.
Recognition may include:
- Logo and name displayed on the WordCamp Asia closing ceremony slide, alongside Diversity and Kim Parsell scholarship acknowledgments
- Logo and name in the community blog post announcing the WPCC scholarship recipients
- Recognition in Campus Connect/community updates related to the scholarship and student stories
- Option to share a short, one‑sentence sponsor statement in the recipient announcement post (subject to WordPress community guidelines)
2. WPCC Scholarship Supporter
Sponsorship amount: $1000 USD
Supporter-level sponsors contribute partial funding toward one scholarship; multiple supporters may collectively fund one or more student recipients.
Recognition may include:
- Name listed (text only) on the closing ceremony slide with scholarship acknowledgments
- Name included in the recipient announcement post, as part of “This scholarship was made possible by contributions from…” acknowledgments.
All final sponsor benefits and presentation will follow WordCamp Asia and WordPress community guidelines and will be confirmed with the organizing team.
Why Sponsor the WPCC Scholarship?
By sponsoring the WordPress Campus Connect Scholarship, you will:
- Help remove financial barriers for promising student contributors
- Support the growth of new contributor pipelines through Campus Connect initiatives
- Align your brand with education, mentorship, and long‑term sustainability of the WordPress project
- Be visibly recognized during WordCamp Asia and in public communications about scholarship recipients
How to Express Interest
If your company (or you, as an individual) is interested in sponsoring the WordPress Campus Connect Scholarship for WordCamp Asia 2026, please:
- Fill out the sponsor interest form
- Indicate:
- Whether you are interested in being a Partner or Supporter
- Any internal timelines/constraints we should be aware of
- We’ll follow up with you regarding:
- Availability of Partner/Supporter slots
- Final sponsorship amount and details
- Next steps in the WordCamp sponsorship process
Please note that submitting the form does not guarantee inclusion as a sponsor; final decisions will depend on timing, capacity, and alignment with WordCamp sponsorship guidelines.
Timeline
- Sponsor interest period: open now, with priority given to sponsors who express interest within the next two weeks.
- Student nomination & selection: handled separately through Campus Connect organizers and the scholarship selection panel.
- Public recognition: sponsors will be acknowledged during the opening and closing ceremony and in the recipient announcement post published shortly after the selection.
If you have questions about the WordPress Campus Connect Scholarship sponsorship, please let us know in the comments below or reach out to @anandau14 or @piyopiyofox on Slack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/..
Thank you, @piyopiyofox, for planning and structuring the sponsorship plans for the WordPress Campus Connect Scholarship.
