Supporting emerging leaders in the wireless and digital infrastructure industry.

Emerging Wireless Professionals (EWP), in partnership with the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) and the WIA Foundation, is offering scholarships to support early-career professionals attending Connect (X) 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

This scholarship helps emerging leaders gain access to industry insights, professional development opportunities, and meaningful connections across the wireless ecosystem

About the Scholarship

This scholarship supports Emerging Wireless Professionals who are early in their careers and interested in growing within the wireless and digital infrastructure industry.

Selected recipients will attend Connect (X) 2026 and engage with industry leaders, explore new technologies, and strengthen their professional networks.

Recipients will also serve as ambassadors for EWP and the Wireless Infrastructure Association during the event and share insights with the EWP community after the conference. 

What Recipients Receive

Selected scholarship recipients will receive:

• A Connect (X) 2026 conference pass

• A $2,000 stipend to support travel, hotel, meals, and transportation

• Access to professional development and networking opportunities with leaders across the wireless industry

How to Apply

1. Download and complete the scholarship application.

2. Include written responses to all application questions.

3. Attach a signed letter from your employer confirming approval to attend Connect (X) and verifying that you would not otherwise attend without scholarship support.

4. Submit the completed application and attachments via email.

Submit applications to:
emergingwirelessprofessionals@gmail.com

Application deadline:
March 27, 2026

Recipients notified:
April 10, 2026

Download the Application