Scholarships

The Dan Kohn Scholarship application is now closed for in-person attendees. However, CNCF is supporting the community in the following ways:

Individual ticket pricing is available for anyone who is currently not working for a company, works for a non-profit or is attending in person at their own expense (i.e. not funded by a company).

CNCF is offering up to 200 complimentary in-person in-person All Access tickets* to support those affected by recent job loss or travel budget freezes. These tickets will be distributed on a first come, first served basis to those in need. Please email us at events@cncf.io with “Job Loss + Budget Freeze Ticket Offer” as the subject, for a special discount code.

*Offer Details:

• In-Person All Access ticket (includes CNCF hosted co-located events)
• One request/ticket per person in need
• First come, first served up to the 200 ticket limit
• Email must include “Job Loss or Budget Freeze Ticket Offer” in the subject line, and provide your first and last name plus email address you will use to register and details surrounding your need.

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The Dan Kohn Scholarship Fund exists to support individuals who may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend in four categories:

Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of need and impact. Scholarships are NOT transferable to another person, or any other event. Selection will be made by an assembled group of reviewers who will assess each applicant’s request. Application information will be kept confidential.

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2023 is a Hybrid Event. The in-person event will take place in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The virtual event will be accessible online. 

Virtual Scholarship recipients will receive a complimentary registration pass to attend KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2023 Virtual (online).

In-Person Scholarship recipients will receive a complimentary registration All Access pass to attend KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2023 in Chicago, and up to a max of $2,500 USD to reimburse actual travel expenses. Please note that reimbursements are made after the event, and the stipend may only be used for the following: coach airfare, hotel / accommodations (up to four nights), transportation to and from the airport, and visa application fee.