Opportunity Grants
Opportunity Grants help people attend PyCon Namibia 2027 when the cost of travel, accommodation and registration would otherwise make participation difficult or impossible.
- Applications open
- 11 September 2026
- Applications close
- 21 October 2026
- Conference
- 26 February – 4 March 2027
Why these grants matter
A conference is where people meet future mentors, colleagues, employers and collaborators, find new ideas and see what technology makes possible.
For someone attending a professional technology conference for the first time, that impact can last well beyond the event. Opportunity Grants exist so that travel, accommodation and registration costs do not stand between people and the chance to learn, connect and contribute.
What a grant can cover
Grants contribute towards reasonable costs of attending PyCon Namibia 2027. The amount depends on your circumstances and the funding available.
- TravelGetting to and from Windhoek.
- AccommodationSomewhere to stay during the conference.
- Registration and related costsYour conference ticket and other approved conference expenses.
Please read before you apply
These terms decide whether a grant will work for you. Please make sure you understand them before applying or making any bookings.
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Grants are paid as reimbursements
Recipients are responsible for booking and paying for their own flights, accommodation, registration and other approved expenses.
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Reimbursement takes place after attendance
PyCon Namibia reimburses approved eligible expenses, up to the amount awarded in your grant, once you have attended the conference and submitted the required receipts and proof of payment.
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Only approved expenses can be reimbursed
Please do not make bookings or purchases assuming they will be covered by the grant. Keep all receipts, invoices, tickets and proof of payment for expenses related to your grant.
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The grant is based on need
Not on having the most impressive CV. It exists to help people take part in PyCon Namibia when financial circumstances would otherwise prevent them from attending.
- 1Receive your grant
We confirm the amount awarded, which expenses are approved and the documents required.
- 2Book and pay yourself
You arrange and pay for your own travel, accommodation and other approved costs.
- 3Attend the conference
Reimbursement takes place after you have attended.
- 4Claim and get reimbursed
Submit your receipts and proof of payment, and we reimburse eligible expenses up to the amount awarded.
Who should apply
Anyone who would benefit from attending, but for whom the cost is a significant barrier. You do not need to be an experienced Python developer.
What matters is your interest in Python and technology, your reason for wanting to attend, and the difference it could make for you.
- Students taking their first steps into Python and technology
- Developers looking to grow their skills
- Educators bringing technology into their classrooms
- Open source contributors
- Researchers
- Community organisers
- Anyone using Python to solve problems at work or in their community
How applications are assessed
We expect more requests than we can fund. Grants are awarded on the information in your application and the funding available.
- Financial circumstances
- What you can reasonably afford, and the costs that stand in your way.
- Barriers to attending
- What would prevent you from taking part without support.
- Motivation
- Why attending PyCon Namibia matters to you.
- Wider benefit
- How taking part could help you, and what you could bring back to your community or organisation.
We expect more requests than we can fund, so estimate your costs carefully and keep them as low as is reasonable.
Before you apply
- Estimate your travel, accommodation, registration and other necessary costs.
- Make sure you can book and pay for your own travel, accommodation and registration, and be reimbursed after the conference.
- Keep every receipt, invoice, ticket and proof of payment.
- Unsure whether something is covered? Ask us before you buy it.
In your application
The application form asks about:
- Your circumstances
- Why attending PyCon Namibia matters to you
- What support would make your participation possible, with estimated costs
- Your country and city, and a short bio
What happens after you apply
- 21 October 2026Applications close.
- ReviewThe organising team reviews every application and allocates grants based on financial need, the information provided and the funding available.
- DecisionSuccessful applicants receive details of their approved grant, eligible expenses, reimbursement limits and the documents required.
Made possible by our community
Opportunity Grants are funded by our sponsors, partners, volunteers and the wider Python community.
Every grant brings another person into the room: someone who can learn, contribute, build relationships and take what they learn back to their community and organisation.
Don't let cost stop you from taking part.
Tell us your story and why you want to be there. Applications close on 21 October 2026.