Thank you for deciding to apply for a scholarship with Humanity Shared.

Asking for help or support is a courageous practice. It means you are getting clearer about belonging on this planet and to yourself. Before proceeding to the application, we ask that you read our scholarship criteria below with honest and open ears.  If it feels like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply and move forward.

Due to the thoughtful generosity of some past alumni of our programming, we offer both full and partial scholarships. 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 minority identities;

  • Applicants facing clear financial barriers to access an offering;

  • 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 community events, volunteer events, workshops)

  • Financial need

  • Circumstances that bring you to this moment in time

  • Commitment to your personal growth


In addition to the completed application, we require:

  • A letter of recommendation in support of your application for assistance. Please email this letter to hello@humanityshared.com with the subject line of “[Your Name] Scholarship Letter Of Recommendation.”

  • You to pay for your travel. We do not provide coverage for travel related expenses to and from the event. All travel costs are your responsibility and should be factored into your budget planning. Below you will be asked to reflect carefully on the full retreat tuition amount and provide a specific dollar amount that you can comfortably commit to contributing toward your tuition. We ask for this detailed reflection because meaningful personal investment even when receiving scholarship support enhances the transformational value of the retreat experience.

  • If you receive a scholarship, we ask that you give back: send a digital thank-you to your donors, share a brief testimonial, and pay it forward by contributing to your community (through a talk, writing or creating something to share, or another meaningful act.


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. We warmly invite you to explore our free or low-cost community offerings. 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. Please reach out to us if you have any questions. hello@humanityshared.com