[Linux-aus] linux.conf.au 2017 assistance grants are now available, with thanks to GitHub

[Christopher Neugebauer (linux.conf.au 2017)]

linux.conf.au is a conference about the Future of Open Source. It’s
being held in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia from Monday 16 January to
Friday 20 January 2017. If you need help to attend, look no further!
With the help of GitHub, we’re offering grants to help with ticket
costs, travel, accommodation, and other accessibility expenses for
linux.conf.au in Hobart.

- Applications Close: Friday 2 December (anywhere on earth)
- Recipients Notified: Friday 9 December
- Apply: https://linux.conf.au/attend/grants/apply

These grants form a key part of our outreach and inclusion efforts at
linux.conf.au. We want to make sure that as many people as possible
can attend the event, regardless of financial ability or their
background.

Grants may be for full or partial travel expenses, accommodation at
one of our preferred accommodation providers, a ticket to the
conference, or other assistance that helps overcome barriers to your
attendance.

The grant application process is open to everyone who needs financial
assistance, but our budget is limited, so we will give priority to
applicants with a clear vision for what they want to achieve by
attending linux.conf.au 2017.

For reference, the form includes the following two questions, which
require 1-2 paragraphs to answer:

- Why do you want to attend linux.conf.au? What experience do you have
that you want to build on at linux.conf.au?
- How would you and the communities you're a part of benefit from your
attendance at linux.conf.au?

Because travel to Australia can be expensive, we may only be able to
provide limited travel assistance to applicants outside the Australia
and New Zealand region.

Applications open on Thursday 17 November. Applications close on
Friday 2 December. We will award our first grants on Friday 9
December.

To apply, please fill out our application form at
https://linux.conf.au/attend/grants/apply

If you have any questions, please e-mail team at hobart.lca2017.org

-- 
--Christopher Neugebauer <chair at hobart.lca2017.org>

Conference Director - linux.conf.au - January 2017 - Hobart
Tickets on sale now! https://linux.conf.au/attend