Bitget Partners With University Of Zurich Blockchain Center, Providing Scholarships

Bitget partners with the University of Zurich Blockchain Center to sponsor the 6th “Deep Dive into Blockchain” summer school, offering scholarships and career opportunities as part of its $10M Blockchain4Youth program.

by Jet News Staff June 4, 2025
Edited and fact-checked: June 4, 2025 at 12:00
Bitget partners with University of Zurich Blockchain Center

TL;DR: Bitget teams up with the University of Zurich Blockchain Center to fund up to 10 scholarships for the “Deep Dive into Blockchain 2025” program, advancing global blockchain education and youth empowerment.

Victoria, Seychelles, June 4, 2025 — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced a partnership with the University of Zurich, the world’s top #3 university (according to Coindesk’s 2021/22 rankings) for blockchain education.

The exchange will sponsor the 6th edition of the International Summer School—Deep Dive into Blockchain 2025 program at the University of Zurich Blockchain Center (UZH BCC), offering scholarships and career opportunities to blockchain-curious students. It marks a new chapter in Bitget’s commitment to blockchain education and youth empowerment.

Making Blockchain Education More Accessible

The scholarship initiative is a part of Bitget’s broader $10M Blockchain4Youth (B4Y) program. It aims to make high-impact blockchain education more accessible to bright, motivated students.

Deep Dive into Blockchain (DDiB) is UZH’s flagship international summer school, hosted by the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Informatics with Global Student Experience, and organized by the UZH Blockchain Center under Prof. Dr Claudio J. Tessone. The three-week program offers an immersive, interdisciplinary exploration of blockchain from academic, technological, legal, and economic perspectives.

“We are delighted to partner with Bitget for Deep Dive into Blockchain. Their support empowers the next generation of blockchain professionals by making education all around the globe more accessible.”

— Dr Claudio J. Tessone, Professor of Blockchain & DLT; Director of DDiB

Funding Scholarships for up to 10 Students

Bitget is funding scholarships for up to 10 students who meet both academic and financial criteria set by UZH. The Bitget Blockchain4Youth Scholarship fully covers tuition, accommodation, transportation within Zurich, academic materials, site visits, and participation in intercultural programs.

“This scholarship isn’t just about learning blockchain—it’s about equipping future leaders with the tools to question, to build, and to leave the space better than they found it.”

— Vugar Usi Zade, COO, Bitget

The 2025 program will also feature a masterclass by Bitget COO, providing students firsthand insights from one of the industry’s leading operators. The collaboration anchors a long-term academic–industry partnership focused on innovation, education, and responsible development.

With this partnership, Bitget isn’t just funding education. It’s shaping the future of the industry.

For more details and updates, visit the official program page.

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