[10:13:10] So... today is the day? 🙃 (re @Onyinye: Hey Everyone, Scholarship applications for Wikimedia Hackathon are still OPEN! [10:13:11] If you plan to apply for a scholarship to the, be...) [11:09:17] when will they announce results? [13:21:23] I would imagine later in the day [13:25:11] Sun doesn't rise at WMF HQ for another two hours yet 😉 [18:03:12] Welcome, @nokibsarkar [18:03:13] Just got my result in, see you guys in May 🙂 [18:06:41] hmm.. friends in estonia... how can i find a listing of choral performance happening in Tallinn happening before and/or after the hackathon? [18:07:42] have to ask.. since i was a part of different choirs for half of my life. [18:17:01] See you soon.. 🎉 (re @sjoerddebruin: Just got my result in, see you guys in May 🙂) [18:23:30] Welcome and congratulations @nokibsarkar and other who have received scholarship 😃 [18:23:54] Got mine too, buddy (re @gopavasanth: See you soon.. 🎉) [18:24:04] We met at WCI 2023 [18:24:31] But now, afraid of Visa cost [18:25:00] And now you guys will meet without me in Estonia 🤲 (re @nokibsarkar: We met at WCI 2023) [18:25:21] AFAIK, visa costs should be reimbursable with the scholarship, double check that, but it should be (re @nokibsarkar: But now, afraid of Visa cost) [18:26:29] It would be, but, the cost is kinda too much to bear on my own in the first place befoore reimbursement [18:26:55] Congratulations mate 🥳 (re @nokibsarkar: We met at WCI 2023) [18:39:01] The cost is so high, I might have to sell my kidney [18:39:36] If that’s a problem, you should contact the scholarship people, they may be able to help [18:40:54] When they scholarship list is out (re @tehreedy: If that’s a problem, you should contact the scholarship people, they may be able to help) [18:41:13] Im guessing based on comments above, people have been emailed individually [18:41:23] Yeah (re @tehreedy: Im guessing based on comments above, people have been emailed individually) [18:41:49] Ok sir thanks (re @tehreedy: Im guessing based on comments above, people have been emailed individually) [18:43:07] Also, they said to contact before February 7. But Visa application verdict does not come so fast, I guess, even if I apply right now. [18:47:17] It would be good to apply for a visa early. It will take usually around a month or so. For example, when we had a meeting of young people in CEE visas for people outside EU were approved a few days before the event though the registration had began almost two months in advance. (re @nokibsarkar: Also, they said to contact before February 7. But Visa application verdict does not c [18:47:17] ome so fast, I guess, even if I apply right...) [19:13:36] Have all scholarship recipients been contacted? [19:48:50] To apply for a visa, I have to borrow money. That fee is non-refundable. The amount is not a handy amount as I cannot afford to apply twice. I don't know what to do. (re @nlikomitros: It would be good to apply for a visa early. It will take usually around a month or so. For example, when we had a meeting of you...) [19:50:19] I am a student, that's why this is the situation [19:50:49] Email hackathon@wikimedia.org [19:50:50] [19:50:52] No one in here is likely in a position to easily help you with your situation [19:51:38] They will be able to advise if they can provide visa application fees upfront etc [21:46:53] +1 on Sam, I guess WMF can help you in cover those expenses [22:10:30] same here! see you soon! I'm excited! (re @sjoerddebruin: Just got my result in, see you guys in May 🙂)