# Technology+Policy course scholarship for FOSS devs

**URL:** <https://forum.fossunited.org/t/technology-policy-course-scholarship-for-foss-devs/1220>\
**Category:** Policy\
**Created:** [4 August 2022 05:08 UTC](https://forum.fossunited.org/t/technology-policy-course-scholarship-for-foss-devs/1220 "2022-08-04T05:08:51Z")\
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**Post date:** [8 April 2026 12:47 UTC](https://forum.fossunited.org/t/technology-policy-course-scholarship-for-foss-devs/1220/54 "2026-04-08T12:47:55Z")

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**Scholarship for the May - July 2026 cohort is open now**

Applications for the scholarship to FOSS developers for the May to July 2026 cohort of the [**The Graduate Certificate in Public Policy (Technology and Policy)**](https://school.takshashila.org.in/gcpp-technology-policy) at the Takshashila Institution are open now.

In the 12th batch, we are offering a 100% scholarship (₹49,560) for 6 candidates with a performance-based reimbursement structure.

**Here’s how it works:**

- Students pay 50% (₹24,780) of the course fee upfront
- FOSS United Foundation reimburses the full 50% (₹24,780) upon achieving any passing grade
- Effective cost: ₹0 for students who complete the course successfully

**To Apply:**

1. [Apply](https://school.takshashila.org.in/gcpp-technology-policy) to the cohort starting **9th May 2026** (application deadline: **26th April 2026** )
2. Enter `FOSS UNITED` in the referral name field and `foundation@fossunited.org` in the referral email field
3. Upon acceptance, pay 50% of the fee upfront, and FOSS United Foundation will reimburse it after course completion

**Important Notice** : This program runs on weekends over three months and is quite demanding. Every weekend will require your commitment. Apply only if you are certain you can dedicate the necessary time to complete the course successfully.

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