Applications open for the State of the Map Africa scholarships
Applications are now open for the State of the Map Africa scholarships. The State of the Map Africa (SotM Africa) is a bi-annual regional conference that honors the culture of open mapping, open data, GIS, and its influence throughout Africa. The inaugural SotM Africa conference was organized by the OSM community in Uganda in 2017.
This year’s conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, will further advance the strategy outlined for OpenStreetMap in Africa, fostering a revitalized, robust, and expanding network, and contributing to the global OpenStreetMap and Open GIS movement.
About the Scholarship
State of the Map Africa offers scholarships to enhance accessibility and ensure attendance and representation from various African nations at the State of the Map Africa Conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, scheduled for November 28th – 30th, 2025.
There are two distinct scholarship categories available:
Partial – This covers either the conference registration fee, accommodation, or both.
Full scholarship – This encompasses all expenses related to the conference (including transport, accommodation, conference registration, and a meal stipend).
The quantity and value of the scholarship awards may be modified based on the funds raised by our fundraising committee, and competition for these scholarships will be intense. It is advisable for applicants to seek the smallest award that will enable their participation in SotM 2025.
Application
- To learn more about the State of the Map (SoTM) Go here
- To apply for the scholarship visit the application portal
- Note: Applications submitted by AI will not qualify.
