Opportunity Description
Women in DeFi (WID) Summit Laptop Scholarship 2026
- Opportunity Type: Laptop Scholarship / Web3 Support Program
- Organizer: Women in DeFi
- (Physical Attendance Required)
- Event Date: April 26, 2026
- Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
Overview
Women in DeFi is offering a laptop scholarship as part of the Women in DeFi Summit 2026, themed “Beyond the Bridge: African Women Leading the Future of Web3.”
This initiative is designed to support African women who are actively learning, building, or contributing to the Web3 ecosystem but lack access to a personal laptop.
The goal is simple: remove the access barrier and empower more women to fully participate in the digital economy.
Program Description
The WID Laptop Scholarship is a targeted support initiative aimed at the following:
- Enabling women to learn and build in Web3 without device limitations
- Supporting early-stage builders, learners, and contributors
- Increasing female participation in blockchain, DeFi, and decentralized technologies
Selected applicants will receive a laptop during the Women in DeFi Summit 2026.
Key Focus Areas
This opportunity is relevant to individuals interested in:
- Blockchain Development
- Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
- Smart Contracts
- Web3 Product Development
- NFTs and Digital Ownership
- Crypto Research and Analysis
- DAO and Community Participation
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be female and based in Africa
- Be actively learning or building within the Web3 ecosystem
- Demonstrate a clear need for a personal laptop
- Show commitment to growth in technology or Web3-related fields
- Be available to attend the Women in DeFi Summit 2026
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on:
- Demonstrated need for a laptop
- Interest and involvement in Web3
- Potential for growth and impact
- Quality and sincerity of application responses
Submitting an application does not guarantee selection.
Important Requirements
Before applying, ensure that:
- You can attend the event physically in Lagos
- You have a valid means of identification for verification
- You are genuinely interested in building a career in Web3
Laptops will only be awarded in person at the event venue.
Event Details
Event: Women in DeFi Summit 2026
Venue: The Zone Tech Park, Gbagada, Lagos, Nigeria
Date: April 26, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM
The event will bring together Web3 professionals, founders, and learners for networking, learning, and collaboration.
Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- A functional laptop to support their work and learning
- Access to a high-level Web3 ecosystem event
- Exposure to industry professionals and opportunities
- A stronger foundation to build a career in Web3
