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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

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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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.
Is someone else from your Studio/Company applying?
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Have you applied to the scholarship program with another Devcom Partner?
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Have you already gotten a pass to Devcom / Gamescom?
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If selected, How do you intend to participate in Devcom/Gamescom?
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For onsite participation, will you be requiring a visa?
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Do you need a letter of Invitation?
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Are you able to afford the cost of logistics , feeding and accomodation?
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