WID Summit Laptop Scholarship 2026 | Free Laptop for African Women in Web3 (Lagos)

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Summary

The WID Summit Laptop Scholarship is a unique opportunity by Women in DeFi to support African women in Web3 by providing free laptops. It targets women who are actively learning or building in the Web3 space but lack access to essential tools. The laptops will be awarded physically at the summit event in Lagos, Nigeria.

Scholarship Name

WID Summit Laptop Scholarship 2026

Host Organization

Women in DeFi

Scholarship Type

• Tech support scholarship (Laptop grant)
• Not a tuition-based scholarship

Value / Benefits

• A free laptop to support learning and work in Web3
• Opportunity to attend and network at a major Web3 event
• Access to a community of builders, learners, and professionals in the Web3 ecosystem

Event Details

• Event: Women in DeFi Summit 2026
• Theme: “Beyond the Bridge: African Women Leading the Future of Web3”
• Date: 26 April 2026
• Time: 8:00 AM
• Venue: The Zone Tech Park

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a woman based in Africa
• Be actively learning, building, or contributing to Web3 (e.g., blockchain, DeFi, crypto, smart contracts)
• Lack access to a laptop or necessary tools
• Be physically present at the event in Lagos
• Provide valid identification during verification

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated need (lack of access to tools)
• Genuine interest and involvement in Web3
• Potential impact in the Web3 ecosystem
• Quality and honesty of application responses

Important Conditions

• Laptop will be awarded in person only at the event
• Must attend the summit to receive the scholarship
• Submission does not guarantee selection
• Verification will be done before awarding

How to Apply

• Complete the official application form (provided by Women in DeFi)
• Provide honest, thoughtful responses about:
  • Your Web3 journey
  • Your needs
  • Your future goals

Additional Notes

• This is a high-impact, practical scholarship, not cash or tuition
• Ideal for beginners or intermediate learners in Web3 who need tools to grow
• Strong focus on empowering African women in tech

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the WID Summit Laptop Scholarship 2026