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For example, say someone started learning computer science fundamentals, iOS development, and has published 10 apps to the App Store. Say they've been doing this for 3 years and can pretty much code anything you tell them to. But they don't know how to do unit tests and other things you learn on the job. Are there any companies willing to pay ~$20/hr-$25/hr training and possibly doing some real publishable work?
Last month, I decided to attempt to get a WWDC scholarship by creating an app about myself. I noticed they said they would be giving financial aid to certain situations, so I thought I wouldn't have to worry about paying for plane and hotel expenses. A couple weeks later and a lot of work, I finished the app and submitted it to the scholarship. A couple more weeks roll by, and I receive a scholarship from Apple!
Now that I've received a ticket to WWDC, I started asking Apple about the financial aid they said they were offering and explained my situation of how I wouldn't be able to go unless I got aid, and...
They said they couldn't help me out this time. The last chance I have left is looking for a sponsor(s) to help me pay for travel expenses to go to WWDC.
I was wondering if anyone on HN or any websites, companies, etc that would like to sponsor me so I can go to WWDC?
The cheapest ticket from Denver, Colorado to San Francisco, California is $333. The place to stay can range from $350 total (AirBnB) and $125 a night/$750 total (split hotel room with other WWDC scholarship winner). Also, my brother has to come with me since I am a minor. The total cost of the trip comes out to $1016-$1416
Thank you for reading this. If you would like to help out or sponsor me, you can reach me at aeip@live.com or just comment below :)
I've set up a GoFundMe right here: http://www.gofundme.com/vk9dek