Celebrating Kim Parsell: 2025 WordCamp US Scholarship Applications Open

<div>&NewLine;<p>The WordPress Foundation is pleased to announce the return of the <strong>Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship<&sol;strong> for WordCamp US 2025&period; Applications are being accepted until <strong>July 25&comma; 2025<&sol;strong>&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border"><&sol;figure>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group has-off-white-2-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6cbf45de wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained" style&equals;"margin-top&colon;48px&semi;margin-bottom&colon;48px&semi;padding-top&colon;24px&semi;padding-bottom&colon;24px">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style&equals;"flex-basis&colon;2&percnt;"><&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style&equals;"flex-basis&colon;96&percnt;">&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">Remembering Kim Parsell<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style&equals;"flex-basis&colon;40&percnt;">&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image size-full"><&sol;figure>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style&equals;"flex-basis&colon;60&percnt;">&NewLine;<p>Kim Parsell was a dedicated contributor and a beloved member of the WordPress community&period; Her passion for open source and her welcoming spirit inspired many&comma; both online and in person&period; Each year at WordCamp US&comma; the WordPress Foundation celebrates Kim’s legacy by supporting contributors who share her commitment and enthusiasm&period; The Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship aims to make it easier for deserving community members to attend WordCamp US&comma; reflecting Kim’s belief in making WordPress accessible and inclusive for all&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"padding-top&colon;var&lpar;--wp--preset--spacing--10&rpar;&semi;padding-bottom&colon;var&lpar;--wp--preset--spacing--10&rpar;">If you’re unfamiliar with Kim’s story or her invaluable role in the community&comma; we encourage you to <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;us&period;wordcamp&period;org&sol;2019&sol;memories-of-kim-parsell&sol;">read these heartfelt tributes<&sol;a> collected from friends and colleagues&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style&equals;"flex-basis&colon;2&percnt;"><&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">Scholarship Eligibility<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>This year&comma; a single scholarship will be awarded&period; To qualify&comma; applicants must&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<ul class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li>Identify as a woman<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li>Be actively involved as a contributor to WordPress<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li>Have never attended WordCamp US before<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li>Demonstrate a need for financial support to attend the event<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<p>If you meet these qualifications&comma; we invite you to apply before the July 25 deadline&period; All applicants will be notified of the decision by August 7&comma; 2025&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>For additional information&comma; visit the <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;wordpressfoundation&period;org&sol;projects&sol;kim-parsell-memorial-scholarship&sol;">Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship page<&sol;a> hosted by the WordPress Foundation&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-group has-off-white-2-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8503c47b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained">&NewLine;<div style&equals;"height&colon;50px" aria-hidden&equals;"true" class&equals;"wp-block-spacer"><&sol;div>&NewLine;<p class&equals;"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size"><strong>Ready to Apply&quest;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<div style&equals;"height&colon;25px" aria-hidden&equals;"true" class&equals;"wp-block-spacer"><&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex">&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-button"><a class&equals;"wp-block-button&lowbar;&lowbar;link has-text-align-center wp-element-button" href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;wordcampcentral&period;survey&period;fm&sol;wcus-2025-kim-parsell-scholarship-application">Submit Your Application Today<&sol;a><&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div style&equals;"height&colon;50px" aria-hidden&equals;"true" class&equals;"wp-block-spacer"><&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border"><&sol;figure>&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">Join the Celebration<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<ul class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li>Tickets for WordCamp US 2025 are now available—secure yours soon&excl;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li>Volunteer applications are open until July 11&comma; 2025<&sol;li>&NewLine;<li>Interested in supporting the event&quest; Explore our <a>sponsorship opportunities<&sol;a><&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<p>Help us spread the word about this opportunity and make WordCamp US 2025 even more special&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;