The LASO Scholarship
In memory of Luis Martinez de Bartolomé, "Laso"
To honor the legacy of Luis Martínez de Bartolomé, affectionately known as "Laso", a scholarship has been established to commemorate his exceptional technical talent, integrity, and profound impact on the community. This scholarship is a tribute to his life and his invaluable contributions, supporting others in achieving their own aspirations in his memory.
The Scholarship
The Laso scholarship was created in memory of Luis Martinez de Bartolomé, a dear colleague and friend, and recognize his significant contribution to open source and C++ world.
The Laso scholarship will be provided to students of Spanish public universities in any degree of CS, Engineering or similar.
The scholarship will cover the costs of one year tuition.
Nomination Process
- Applicants must be students of at least half a full course for 2025-2026 of Spanish public universities.
- The main criteria will be the quantity and relevance of open-source contributions during the past 12 months prior to submission of the application.
How to apply
Each candidate will submit up to 5 public open source repositories (with a valid OSS license) with the Github/Gitlab/other username used to contribute to that repository.
The number of lines of code contributed in the past year for every repository will be counted. That will be weighted by the number of stars of the repository, with a factor from 0-10, computed as the number of stars (capped at 10K) divided by 1000.
About Luis Martinez de Bartolomé, "Laso"
Laso co-founded the Conan project and was a highly esteemed member of the software development community. Renowned for his exceptional technical talent, he could swiftly master new technologies and develop comprehensive solutions within hours. Beyond his professional prowess, Laso was celebrated for his authentic smile and unwavering honesty, traits that endeared him to colleagues and friends alike. His work has profoundly influenced global software development practices, particularly in the C and C++ domains, impacting numerous organizations and improving the lives of millions. Laso's legacy continues to inspire those who had the privilege of knowing him.