Second Annual
Bitcoin Scholarship
100% of college tuition covered to encourage the brightest minds to contribute to bitcoin open source development.
⏰ Deadline: November 1, 2025
Why Apply?
Scholarship program designed to support the next generation of Bitcoin developers
100% Tuition Coverage
We cover your full university tuition at any school worldwide.
Open Source Work
Work full-time on Bitcoin open-source projects during summer.
Renewable Funding
One-year scholarships renewable for up to three more years.
Global Opportunity
Open to students worldwide. No geographic restrictions.
Past Winners
Meet the recipients of the Bitcoin Scholarship
Ishaana Misra
2025
"I'm usually the youngest at Bitcoin developer meetups, but I don't think about it much anymore. Your work really speaks for itself. If you're interested, people will take you seriously."
Ishaana has been programming since she was 12 years old, but her journey with Bitcoin began before her freshman year of high school when she first read the Bitcoin whitepaper. She quickly progressed from running her own Bitcoin node to becoming an active contributor to Bitcoin Core. During the process she taught herself C++ and became the youngest contributor to the project.
Frequently Asked Questions
I am not yet in college, am I eligible to apply?
The scholarship is open to students from high school seniors up to rising college juniors.
What does the scholarship exactly cover?
The scholarship covers 100% of the tuition for the recipient at any university worldwide. This payment is made directly to the academic institution. Room and board expenses are not included in the scholarship.
When is the scholarship announced?
We will notify recipients by December 1, 2025.
Are there any work requirements to receive the scholarship?
Recipients are required to work full-time on Bitcoin open source projects during the summer preceding the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Additional stipends may be provided as necessary based on location.
What if I attend a non-US university? Am I still eligible?
Absolutely! The scholarship is open to students worldwide attending any accredited university.
How many years is a scholarship for?
Scholarships are for one-year, but can be renewed up to three additional years for an undergraduate university program based on continued involvement in bitcoin open source development.