# Self-Eligibility Criteria ## Overview Before receiving funding through the Glow program, all nominated contributors must confirm their eligibility by answering a series of questions designed to ensure compliance with program requirements and regulations. ## Eligibility Checklist As part of the application process, contributors must verify the following criteria: ### Age Verification * You are at least 18 years of age. * The Glow program is not available to minors. ### Geographic Restrictions * You are not located in, and are not a resident or national of: * Syria * Iran * Cuba * North Korea * The Crimea, Donetsk People's Republic, or Luhansk People's Republic regions of Ukraine ### Sanctions Compliance * You are not on any sanctions list. * You are not acting on behalf of or for the benefit of any person on a sanctions list. * You are not the target of any sanctions laws. ### Affiliation Verification * You are not an employee at: * Ripple * Interledger Foundation * XRPL Commons * XRP Ledger Foundation * Any other Ripple-affiliated or partnered organization ### Role Conflict Check * You are not a Scout or Judge in the cohort for which you are nominated. ### Contribution Recency * The contribution was made within the last 6 months. ### Funding Status * The work was not already funded through other channels. *** **Note:** Falsifying eligibility information may result in disqualification from the program. For questions about eligibility, contact .