Hello,

I hope it is feeling wonderful and a bit scary that you are here and have decided to apply for a scholarship with Humanity Shared. Asking for help or support is a courageous and significant practice. It means you are getting clearer about belonging on this planet and to yourself and that you are ready to move to the next place. We feel committed to supporting you and helping you with that clarity.

Before proceeding to the application, we ask that you read our scholarship criterion below with honest and soft ears. If it feels like a fit for you we encourage you to apply and move forward!

Financial Assistance
Due to the thoughtful generosity of some past alumni of our programming, we offer both Full and Partial scholarships are available. All people with financial need are encouraged to apply. Our programs value diversity in gender, age, race, ethnicity, ability, and sexuality. We especially welcome:

* Applicants who represent multiple intersecting minority identities;
* Applicants facing clear financial barriers to access a leadership training, workshop or retreat;
* Applicants with an established track record of engagement in their local community;
* Applicants who express a clear plan to generate positive change in their communities.

Each financial assistance application is thoughtfully assessed by our scholarship committee which considers many factors, including, but not limited to:

Your engagement with our community through introductory programs (free yoga, coffee and community, workshops)
Financial need
Circumstances that bring you to this moment in time
Commitment to your personal growth
Diversity you bring to the group

*In addition to the completed application, we request a letter of recommendation from a friend/colleague in support of your application for assistance as well as your participation in the retreat. Your application cannot be considered complete and be sent on for review without this recommendation.
Please email this letter to kellie@humanityshared.com

Our angel investors and sponsors want to know if and how this program impacted you. If you are offered a scholarship for a course, workshop, retreat etc, we request something genuine from you. A thank you to your sponsor, a video testimonial, a public talk shared with us, a way you can let us know that this program made a difference.

Community is a cornerstone of the work of Humanity Shared. Our experience shows us that students who actively show up and engage with the Humanity Shared community are most successful in reaping the rewards of scholarship, be it workshops or retreats. We warmly invite you to explore our community offerings at www.humanityshared.com/offeringscalendar. Participating in these experiences will not only enrich your journey with us but also strengthen your scholarship application for our more intensive programs.

We are so happy you are taking these steps and we are grateful to help support you. Please reach out to Kellie directly if you have any questions regarding the commitment or application. kellie@humanityshared.com

Thank you, we look forward to hearing from you.

The Leadership Team at Humanity Shared

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Which offering or retreat do you hope to attend through scholarship?

Self-Compassionate Parenting March 2, 2025

Crestone, CO Retreat Sept 7-12, 2025

Silent Walking Retreat on the Camino Sept 23-Oct 1, 2025

La Ventana, MX Retreat Jan 11-16, 2026

Our angel investors and sponsors want to know if and how this program impacted you. If you are offered a scholarship for a workshop, retreat or training, we want you to let them know exactly that...how did the program that you participated in impact you. It could be in the form of a thank you to your sponsor, a video testimonial, a public talk shared with us, a way you can let us know that this program made a difference. This ensures that we continue to encourage donors to help people like you access our programs. Therefore, the only agreement we ask you make with us if you receive a partial or full scholarship is that you agree to share the impact.

Yes, I am willing

No, I am not willing

How or from whom did you learn about this opportunity?

Why you, Why this workshop, retreat or training? Why now? We would like to know about who you are as a human, what you struggle with, what you get out of your current practice (yoga, meditation or other), and what you hope to get out of this? *

Do you have a regular yoga and/or meditation or other spiritual practice? If so, please tell us about it.

If applying for a retreat scholarship please tell us about your prior personal work and practices that may have readied you for this experience.

What is it about this particular offering that speaks to you?

Why is it the right moment for you to do this?

What breakthrough are you hoping to have while participating in this experience?

What behaviors or lifestyle habits do you currently engage in that you believe are self-destructive?

What do you feel challenges you the most in your personal growth journey?

Workshop/Retreat/Training Cost and Your Need: This application is for need-based financial assistance. The total cost of this experience varies based on which offering you choose (ie: location, lodging, room accommodations, transportation to the country/city/retreat center, etc...) Please describe your need for financial assistance.

We offer both partial and full scholarships. We find the power in scholarships is opening the doors for students to attend a life changing experience that they otherwise would not be able to attend. To that extent it feels important for each student to contribute to their experience. Expenses can include programming, lodging, food, airfare, and more. In budgeting, how much money and what aspects of your experience do you feel prepared to contribute too.

Pay it Forward: Although you haven’t experienced it yet, these offerings have the power to change your lives in many ways--bringing you clarity, power, truth and energy. Imagine you are able to attend, and you have a wonderful and engaging experience. You decide you want to take your experience into the world and pay it forward. If there were absolutely no obstacles, how would you do this? Here are a few ideas, but think introspectively about what you would really want to put your efforts into based on what you like and any past experience... Would you give a talk in a local school or organization? Would you write a book? Would you create something tangible to share with your friends? Be detailed in your description, and let us know why you have chosen your particular way of sharing with others.