Mac Admins Foundation Announces Recipients of Community and Conference Grant

The Mac Admins Foundation, a leading organization dedicated to advancing the global community of Apple device managers, is delighted to congratulate the recipients and applaud all of the applicants of the inaugural Community and Conference Grant. This grant program aims to empower individuals who face financial barriers or lack the means to participate in transformative events in the technical field.

The Community and Conference Grant generated an enthusiastic response, attracting a diverse pool of passionate and motivated individuals with a strong desire to enhance their technical skills. The Grant committee reviewed each application, assessing factors such as relevance, depth, clarity, specificity, and originality of the responses.

After an extensive selection process, the Mac Admins Foundation proudly announces that five outstanding recipients have been chosen for the inaugural Community and Conference Grant.

These individuals will receive financial and logistical support to attend the prestigious 2023 MacAdmins Conference at Penn State University (PSU), an industry renowned conference that provides access to a wide range of enlightening sessions, workshops, and networking events. In addition to conference registration, each recipient will be awarded a grant of $2,500 (USD) to cover associated expenses including travel, accommodations, and expenses.

"We are thrilled to support these exceptional individuals in their pursuit of professional growth and advancement," said Tom Bridge, Co-Chair of the Mac Admins Foundation. "Through the Community and Conference Grant, we aim to foster the development of a new generation of technical professionals who will shape the future of the industry. We hope this is the first of many grants to come."

The Mac Admins Foundation also wishes to recognize and commend all the applicants who shared their passion. The board and grant committee recognize the efforts, enthusiasm, and aspirations of these individuals.

The Mac Admins Foundation is committed to supporting individuals seeking to excel in the technical field and invites all interested individuals to apply for future grant opportunities. The Mac Admins Foundation urges everyone to share future programs with others who may benefit from the support and resources it provides.

About the Mac Admins Foundation

The Mac Admins Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that exists in order to advance the global community of people who manage Apple devices at large and small scales. Launched in May of 2022, based on a community begun in 2015, the Mac Admins Foundation runs conference and training scholarships for Mac Admins all over the world, in addition to running the Mac Admins Slack, a free collaboration platform of more than 50,000 Mac Admins.