Devcon(nect) Scholars Program
From Devcon Bogotá in 2022 through Devconnect Buenos Aires in 2025, the Scholars program brought hundreds of first-time participants to Ethereum's flagship events. This page records how it worked and what the scholars made.
About the Program
Devcon and Devconnect are events that act as centers of gravity in the Ethereum ecosystem. They are global gatherings that create space and time for community—places and moments to share, learn, discuss, meet, explore, and live in.
Physical events are always somewhere in a new city, country, or region. That means no matter where they are held, it will always be difficult for folks living elsewhere. The Scholars program supported travel, room & board, a ticket to the event, and special programming for participants from around the world.
Learning Artifacts
Every scholar was responsible for creating a learning artifact: a little something that captured the impact attending the event had. Artifacts were usually made with words, images, and code in some combination. A lesson learned, a new project, or just reflections—the value of the artifact was in the act of creating it and sharing it with others.
These artifacts remain a record of what the scholars took away, and they extend the impact of the program well beyond the events themselves.
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The Final Edition: Devconnect Buenos Aires
The last cohort of scholars attended Devconnect in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from November 17th to the 22nd, 2025. That edition featured:
- The Ethereum World's Fair – a showcase of Ethereum apps and innovations
- Decentralized events hosted by the broader ecosystem
- A week-long coworking space with Community Hubs
- An ecosystem-wide push to bring Argentina onchain
Previous Editions
Devcon SEA 2024
Bangkok, Thailand
Devcon Southeast Asia brought together the Ethereum community in Bangkok from November 12-15, 2024. The event featured talks, workshops, and networking opportunities, with a special focus on expanding Ethereum's reach across Southeast Asia.
Devconnect 2023
Istanbul, Turkey
The vibrant metropolis of Istanbul hosted Devconnect from November 13-19. Over 3500 Ethereum enthusiasts gathered at the Devconnect Cowork in the Istanbul Congress Center, while many more attended independent events throughout Istanbul.
Devcon 2022
Bogotá, Colombia
After a three-year-long pause, we emerged from the pandemic stronger than before and reunited in Bogotá for the largest and some would say, “best Devcon yet.”
Devconnect 2022
Amsterdam, Netherlands
For eight days, the city of Amsterdam was filled with bicycles bearing the Devconnect flag, as the Ethereum community came together to coordinate a variety of independent events and workshops.
Frequent asked questions
What was the Devcon(nect) Scholars Program?
The Devcon(nect) Scholars Program broke down barriers to entry for people taking their first steps into the Ethereum ecosystem. By providing support for travel, accommodations, and conference access, the program enabled participants from around the world to attend Ethereum's flagship events and become part of the global community.
Physical events like Devcon and Devconnect act as centers of gravity in the Ethereum ecosystem. They create space and time for community—places and moments to share, learn, discuss, meet, explore, and live in. The Scholars program made those opportunities reachable for a broader range of participants.
Who could apply for a scholarship?
Anyone could apply for a partial or full scholarship to a Devcon or Devconnect event. Scholarships were awarded on a variety of considerations, especially credible and earnest need. People who were going to attend with or without a scholarship were asked not to apply.
What kinds of scholarships were offered?
There were three main types of support: Access, Transport, and Room/board
Access scholarships provided a full ticket to the main event and participating side-events
Transport scholarships covered round-trip air travel to the event location
Room/board scholarships covered accommodation, meals, and (limited) expenses during the days of the main event
What was Destino Devconnect?
Destino Devconnect was a local grant round supporting Argentinian builders in bringing their country onchain ahead of Devconnect 2025 in Buenos Aires.
Separate from the Scholars program, it provided up to $1,000 in sponsorship for local events and initiatives, connections to speakers, visibility on the Devconnect calendar, and direct support from the Devconnect team.