Apply for the 2026 MacAdmins Community and Conference Attendee Grant

The Mac Admins Foundation is pleased to open applications for the 2026 Community and Conference Grant supporting attendance at the MacAdmins Conference at Penn State University. The Community and Conference Grant aims to broaden the experience of deserving individuals with the intent to foster their development as part of the next generation of technical professionals.

The 2026 MacAdmins Conference Grant will provide recipients with:

  • Registration for the MacAdmins Conference at Penn State University, scheduled for July 7-10, 2026 in State College, Pennsylvania.

  • $2,500 (USD) to cover applicable expenses including travel and accommodation.

The Mac Admins Foundation targets this grant at those with financial need or who may otherwise lack the means or opportunity to attend an event of this caliber. Grant program applicants should self-identify with one or more of the following criteria:

  • You are early in, or starting, your career in technology.

  • You have not previously been able to attend an event or conference of this type.

  • You are currently unable to self-fund, or secure institutional funding for event attendance.

The Community and Conference Grant does not require formal submission of work or financial credentials. The Foundation designed the program to support individuals who are passionate about advancing their technical skills and knowledge and who would benefit from the opportunity to connect with experts and leaders in the field.

Interested candidates must submit an application that includes responses to several questions related to their experience and goals in the technical field. Applications will be reviewed by the grant committee, who will evaluate each response based on factors such as relevance, depth, clarity, specificity, and originality.

We encourage all interested individuals to apply for this grant and to share this opportunity with others who may benefit. The deadline for applications is 5pm PST on May 18, 2026, and successful applicants will be notified on or about May 25, 2026..

Please review the FAQ and contact the Mac Admins Foundation at scholarships@macadmins.org or #macadminsfoundation with any questions.