Devcom Scholarship Application for Africacomicade ( 2025 )

This diversity and access scholarship program is dedicated to helping African Game Developers living on the continent, to attend devcom Developer Conference #ddc2025 in Cologne on 18-19th of August, as well as gamescom from 20th -22nd of August.

In our selection process, attention to inclusiveness and serving underrepresented game developers will be a priority.

The call for applications will be closed June 6th , 2025.

The results of the selection will be announced on June 15th, 2025.

Scholars will be provided with:

1. Free passes for devcom, Aug 18-19

2. Free passes for gamescom b2b, Aug 20-22

4. Online briefing prior to the event (including recommended travel tips)

5. Discord server invite with exclusive access to the scholarship community

On-site gathering and networking

6. Support and direct contact for scholars and partners before the events

Scholars own costs and responsibility are:

1. Travel to Cologne

2. Accommodation in Cologne during the event (we estimate that lodging ranges from 100 - 150+ Euros per night)

3. Living costs in Cologne

4. Costs of obtaining passport and visa

5. Costs of obtaining travel and health insurance for the entire visit in Europe (40-60 Euros)

6. Scholars are required to take part in the community building parts of the program, including online briefings and on-site gatherings on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday

Important Links

About #ddc2025: https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2025/

Program & Speakers: https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2025/program/

gamescom B2B: https://www.gamescom.global/en/info/trade-visitors

Terms and Conditions

Kindly read through the following terms and requirements related to the scholarship and select the checkboxes to signify your acceptance.

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Adhere to the devcom anti-harassment policy

Anti-harassment policy link

Awarded devcom/gamescom passes are not transferable and cannot be sold.

Refunds for previously purchased tickets are not available.

I will partake in surveys, interviews and recordings to share my feedback and experience for documentation and promotional purposes.

I can afford all the fees / dues listed above under Scholar's responsibilities.

By agreeing, you give Africacomicade permission to share your data with game events GmbH (devcom). Personal data refers to individual details about personal or factual circumstances of a specific or identifiable natural person. This includes all information that relates to an individual.

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Thanks for indicating interest in this scholarship. It should take about 15 minutes of your time. Kindly read through the questions to gather your thoughts properly before answering , especialy for the qualitative questions and financials.

Full Name

Pronouns

Email Address

Country/ Nationality

Date of birth ( Please note you must be more than 18 to qualify )

Kindly share your LinkedIn Url

Are you representing a Studio/company? If yes, kindly share the name

Is someone else from your Studio/Company applying?

A

Yes

B

No

Kindly share a link to your project /studio

Have you applied to the scholarship program with another Devcom Partner?

A

Yes

B

No

Have you already gotten a pass to Devcom / Gamescom?

A

Yes

B

No

How will attending Devcom/Gamescom benefit you and your studio?

Why are you the ideal candidate for this scholorship?

What do you hope to give back to your commmunity after attending Devcom?

If selected, How do you intend to participate in Devcom/Gamescom?

A

Online

B

Offline

For onsite participation, will you be requiring a visa?

A

Yes

B

No , my country doesn't require a visa

C

No , I am opting for online participation

Do you need a letter of Invitation?

A

Yes

B

No

Are you able to afford the cost of logistics , feeding and accomodation?

A

Yes

B

I will need some support

C

I cannot afford it at all.

Do you have special needs/ visible or invisible disability?