**9 May 2025** Financial Aid Programme Applications Closed
**04 June 2025** [First time speakers workshop](/mentorship#online-event-first-time-speakers-workshop)
-
**9 May 2025** Financial Aid Programme closes
**14 – 20 July 2025:** EuroPython 2025!🎊
**September 2025** EuroPython 2025 Videos published
@@ -198,9 +198,7 @@ Got any questions? Reach out to us at [programme@europython.eu](mailto:programme
- Yes! Our Financial Aid Programme is now open. The application period runs from **8 March to 9 May**.
-
-If you need support to attend the conference, we encourage you to apply **as early as possible**, so you don't miss your chance to be part of EuroPython 2025! More details are available in our [Financial Aid page](/finaid).
+ Yes! Our Financial Aid Programme's application period ran from **8 March to 9 May**. It is now closed. We are very proud to be able to support so many Pythonistas to attend the conference this year!
diff --git a/src/content/pages/finaid.mdx b/src/content/pages/finaid.mdx
index 40e57a720..50b0748a0 100644
--- a/src/content/pages/finaid.mdx
+++ b/src/content/pages/finaid.mdx
@@ -1,18 +1,19 @@
---
title: Financial Aid
subtitle:
- As part of our commitment to the Python community, we offer special grants for
- people in need of financial aid to attend EuroPython. You’ll find all the
- information you need to apply for such a grant in this page.
+ As part of our commitment to the Python community, we offered special grants for
+ people in need of financial aid to attend EuroPython.
+ Applications are now closed.
+
---
# Financial Aid
-As part of our commitment to the Python community, we are pleased to announce
-that we offer special grants for people in need of financial aid to attend
-EuroPython.
+As part of our commitment to the Python community, we offered special grants for
+people in need of financial aid to attend EuroPython.
+
+
-You’ll find all the information you need to apply for such a grant below.
---
@@ -36,7 +37,7 @@ You can apply for three different types of grants:
2. **[Travel/Accommodation Grant](#travelaccommodation-grant--visa-application-fee-grant):** We will reimburse travel and/or accommodation
costs up to €400.
3. **Visa Application Fee Grant:** Get reimbursed for the costs of a short-stay
- Schengen visa to the Czech Republic (up to €80).
+ Schengen visa to the Czech Republic (up to €90).
## Grant Eligibility
@@ -55,11 +56,10 @@ for a grant:
3. **Diversity:** We want EuroPython to be the most diverse and inclusive event possible, and we are especially committed to helping those from underrepresented groups in tech feel welcome, participate fully, and contribute to our community.
-## How to apply
+## How to apply (now closed)
-You can apply for Financial Aid by filling out the form.
+Applications closed on **9 May 2025**. Thank you to everyone who applied.
-
The data we collect on this form will exclusively be used by our Financial Aid
team for the selection of grant recipients and the processing of financial
@@ -87,16 +87,19 @@ early.**
| | | |
|---|-------|---|
+| **Date** || **Event** |
| 8 March 2025 || Applications open |
| **4 April 2025** |  | **Deadline for submitting first-round applications** |
| 25 April 2025 |  | First round of grant notifications |
| 2 May 2025 |  | Deadline to accept a first-round grant |
-| **9 May 2025** |  | **Deadline for submitting second-round applications [1](/finaid#user-content-fn-round-1-vs-round-2)** |
+| **9 May 2025** |  | **Deadline for submitting second-round applications [^1]** |
| 30 May 2025 |  | Second round of grant notifications |
| 6 June 2025 |  | Deadline to accept a second-round grant |
| 25 July 2025 || Deadline for submitting receipts/invoices |
-[^round-1-vs-round-2]: If you've already applied for round 1, you don't have to
+_Thank you to everyone who applied—see you in Prague!_
+
+[^1]: If you've already applied for round 1, you don't have to
reapply for round 2. Your application will automatically be considered for round
2 if you did not receive a grant in round 1.
@@ -123,6 +126,9 @@ reapply for round 2. Your application will automatically be considered for round
- If you have already purchased a ticket prior to being granted a free Financial Aid ticket voucher, please request a refund for the paid ticket separately before using the voucher to claim your free ticket. The Financial Aid programme cannot reimburse you the cost of tickets you previously paid for directly.
+If your Free Ticket Voucher Grant was approved, you’ll receive your voucher code by email shortly—no further action needed!
+
+
### Travel/Accommodation Grant & Visa Application Fee Grant
If you received a travel/accommodation grant or a visa application fee grant,
@@ -166,7 +172,6 @@ See you at EuroPython in Prague!
---
-[application-form]: https://forms.gle/xJ564JFBKLsGrtqz9
[privacy-policy]: https://www.europython-society.org/privacy/
[AoE]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anywhere_on_Earth
[email-finaid]: mailto:finaid@europython.eu