If you are passionate about attending global conferences but face barriers due to financial constraints or systemic exclusion, the Button Equity Scholarship is here to help. The scholarship is now open for applications.
This opportunity will give you full access to the highly anticipated Button Conference, which is slated for this. This is specifically designed to support individuals from historically marginalised backgrounds.
What is the Button Equity Scholarship?
The Button Equity Scholarship is all about inclusivity and community building. Founded by Button, this scholarship aims to break down financial and systemic barriers that often prevent underrepresented persons from participating in industry events.
Button believes conferences do more than reflect a community – they actively shape it. That’s why this initiative was launched: to build a more inclusive and equitable environment by ensuring people with diverse experiences and backgrounds are part of the conversation.
What does the Scholarship cover?
All the recipients of the Button Equity Scholarship will receive:
- An all-access pass to the live Button Conference
- Access to conference recordings
- Button-branded swag
- A platform to connect, learn, and grow with professionals from around the world
This scholarship will remove all the cost barriers and ensure that people from underrepresented and marginalised communities are well represented.
You should apply whether you are early in your career, working in a creative field, or looking to connect with professionals who share your vision for equity and inclusion.
The Button Conference has proven to be a game-changer. Through it, your voice is not just heard, but celebrated.
Who is eligible to apply?
You are eligible to apply if you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- You identify as a Black person
- You are a person of colour
- You are an Indigenous person
- You live with a disability
- You identify as LGBTQIA+
- You are currently experiencing financial hardship or have lost your source of income
- You live in a low-income country where the cost of a conference ticket is not affordable due to currency limitations or wage disparities
This scholarship is open to applicants from all continents, including Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia/Oceania, and the Americas.
How the recipients will be selected
Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on:
- Demonstrated need
- Potential impact of attending the conference
- Availability of funding
In the event that there are more applications than available scholarships, Button will engage a diverse panel of reviewers to make the final selection. The review process is designed to be fair, equitable, and aligned with the program’s mission.
How to apply
The application process is simple and completely online.
For full details about the program, go to the Button Equity Scholarship page.