Good news: Applications for the Emerging Champions Mentorship Programme, Edition 2.0 are now open! 
This is a 5-month programme designed to help you grow into a confident, visible, and impactful contributor in the Grafana community.
You’ll get support with things like speaking, content creation, community building, and more, all with guidance from experienced Grafanistas and current Grafana Champions.
Timeline:
- Applications open: April 8 - May 25
- Cohort announced: May 30
- Programme runs: June – October
What you’ll learn:
- Build and grow local communities
- Write strong CFPs and secure speaking opportunities
- Practice and deliver engaging talks
- Create blogs, videos, and webinars - and dashboards, of course
- Contribute to open source
Who should apply:
Any of the following:
- Students active in their local/academic communities
- Early-career community builders
- People already active in the Grafana community who want to grow further
- Individuals from underrepresented groups in tech and open source
More info here.
Apply here. tip: well filled applications go further than empty ones 
And if you know someone who’d be a great fit, feel free to share this info with them!