IIITH-OKI/Train the Trainer Program/2026/Scholarship
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The TTT 2026 Scholarship is intended to enable participation from contributors across diverse communities, with a focus on strengthening leadership and capacity building within the Wikimedia movement. The program prioritises individuals who show potential to train others, foster collaboration, and contribute to the long-term growth of their communities. By supporting their participation, TTT aims to build a sustainable and connected trainer ecosystem.
Who Should Apply
[edit]We invite applications from individuals who:
- Are Indian language Wikimedians based in the country.
- Have a basic understanding of Wikimedia projects
- Are active contributors within Wikimedia communities
- Are interested in taking up leadership and facilitation roles
- Who never attended Train the Trainer event.
We also encourage participation from individuals who are motivated to engage more deeply with open knowledge platforms.
Scholarship Timeline
[edit]- Application Open: 7 May 2026
- Application Deadline: 20 May 2026
- Extended Scholarship Application Date: 20 May 2026
- Review Period: 21–27 May 2026
- Review Period: 31 May 2026
- Selection Announcement: 29 May 2026
- Selection Announcement extended date: 6 June 2026
-** Note: Scholarship emails have started being sent to selected participants from 6th June, and OKI has begun receiving confirmations. All selected scholars are expected to receive their participation emails by 11–12 June.
Selection Process
[edit]Applications will be reviewed based on these broader categories:
- Contribution and engagement in Wikimedia projects
- Motivation to participate in the program
- Potential for leadership and community impact
- The applications will be reviewed based on the criteria
Scholarships
[edit]Selected participants will be supported through scholarships to attend the program. Details regarding travel, accommodation, and other support will be shared with selected candidates.
Form
[edit]The scholarship form is closed on 20th May 2026.
Committee Members
[edit]Attendees
[edit]| SN | Username | Affiliate/Community | Language (Optional) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archies2804 | SATI | - |
| 2 | User:Shreya.Bhopal | SATI | - |
| 3 | EngProff | Sindhi Community | Sindhi |
| 4 | |||
| 5 | Taranpreet Goswami | Urdu Wikisource | Urdu |
| 6 | Madhrakangri | Open Knowledge and the Himalayas | Wikimedia Commons visual documentation |
| 7 | Rajani Gairshail | Open Knowledge and the Himalayas | Wikimedia Commons visual documentation |
| 8 | Harry Sidhuz | Punjabi Wikimedians | Punjabi |
| 9 | Gill jassu | Punjabi Wikimedians | Punjabi |
| 10 | Reema Jalihal | Kannada language community | Kannada |
| 11 | Humaira Ali | Deoband Community Wikimedia | - |
| 12 | CosmicCodex | Deoband Community Wikimedia | - |
| 13 | பயணங்களின் காதலன் | Tamil Community | Tamil |
| 14 | ᱯᱨᱚᱯᱷᱮᱥᱥᱚᱨ | Wikimedians of Santali Language User Group | Santali |
| 15 | Sunia Marndi | Wikimedians of Santali Language User Group | Santali |
| 16 | kalasagary | Telugu Wikimedians | Telugu |
| 17 | User:srinivasrjy | Telugu Wikimedians | Telugu |
| 18 | Majumdar Amit | West Bengal Wikimedians | Bengali |
| 10 | Amitabha Gupta | West Bengal Wikimedians | Bengali |
| 20 | Dev Jadiya | Wikimedia Commons | - |
| 21 | Kandarpajit Kallol | Assamese Wikimedia Community | Assamese |
| 22 | Jyoti Chiring | Assamese Wikimedia Community | Assamese |
| 23 | Agamyasamuel | Wiki Tech Club | Tech |
| 24 | Shadabgdg | Wiki Tech Club | Tech |
| 25 | Harikrshnaa | Technical contributor | Tech |
| 26 | Punith.nyk | Tech Contributor | Tech |
| 27 | MalavikaM05 | amFOSS | Tech |
| 28 | Gauri Guptaa | Indic MediaWiki User Group | Tech |
| 29 | VanshikaRathi | Indic MediaWiki User Group | Tech |
| 30 | JayashreeVI | Marathi Community | Marathi |
| 31 | ParasharSarthak | Indic MediaWiki User Group | Tech |