Scholarship Application

Welcome to the Gaia U Foundation Scholarship Application!

Thank you for your interest in applying for a scholarship with The Liora Adler Scholarship Fund. We are excited to learn more about you, your passions, and how you align with the mission and values of the Gaia U Foundation. Please complete the following application form truthfully, thoughtfully, and thoroughly.

Before you get started, we want to remind you of our scholarship recipient criteria:

Scholarship Recipient Criteria Agreement

Before submitting your application, please read and agree to the following criteria:

- Scholarship Awards: I understand that applying for a scholarship does not guarantee that I will receive one, and Gaia U Foundation retains the right to determine scholarship recipients at its sole discretion.

- Energy Contribution: I acknowledge that all scholarship recipients are required to contribute a specified amount of energy helping Gaia U in different capacities. The degree of contribution will be determined based on the type of scholarship given, and the scholarship percentage awarded. This may include activities such as fundraising, marketing/outreach, or administration.

- Story Sharing: I agree to allow Gaia U Foundation to document and share stories about my projects with donors to showcase the success and impact of my work. This documentation is a requirement for continuing my scholarship.

- Quarterly Reviews: I understand that my progress will be reviewed quarterly to assess eligibility for further scholarship funds. This review process is essential to ensure alignment with Gaia U Foundation’s mission, values, and goals.

Once you have submitted your scholarship and program applications together with the application fee; you will have a personal admissions interview with members of our selection committee.

We greatly appreciate your thoughtful consideration of your relative wealth and potential access to financial capital when answering these questions.

Scholarship applications to Gaia U are competitive and awarded on a needs and merit basis. We do not seek out corporate or government funding for our scholarships in order to maintain our autonomy over our world-changing programs. It is therefore up to you as an applicant and potential Fellow to seek ways to contribute back to the financial viability of Gaia U so that we may continue to offer scholarships to our growing community.

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I agree to the criteria stated above.

Name*

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Which is your country of residence?*

Please indicate the minimum level of scholarship you would require to enroll:*

Level 1 - 20%
Level 2 - 40%
Level 3 - 60%
Level 4 - 80%
Level 5 - 100%

Please indicate the maximum level of scholarship you are seeking:*

Level 1 - 20%
Level 2 - 40%
Level 3 - 60%
Level 4 - 80%
Level 5 - 100%

Which type of scholarship are you seeking?*

Share a personal story of a life lesson that has influenced your life path.*

(~500 words maximum) Tell us about a moment, challenge, or realization that shaped your perspective and brought you to where you are today. How has this experience informed your goals and values?

What are your academic and career goals, and how do they align with the values and mission of the Gaia U Foundation?*

(~500 words maximum) Please discuss your aspirations and how the Gaia U Foundation can support you in achieving them. Consider how your vision aligns with the Gaia U Foundation's focus on regenerative design, permaculture, eco-social design, and resiliency training.

How will this scholarship help you achieve your goals?*

(~300 words maximum) Explain the impact of this scholarship on your educational journey and future career.

Tell us about your community involvement:*

(~300 words maximum) Describe how you engage with your community, contribute to its well-being, and promote resilience.

If you have a project in mind for your studies, please describe this project and the impact you envision it having on your personal and professional growth.*

(~300 words maximum) Share a brief summary and what you’d like to gain for this project.

What’s the impact you envision your projects/career will have in your community or field of study?*

(~300 words maximum) Explain how the projects you plan to engage with during your Gaia U program will impact the communities, fields, and environments you seek to make a difference in.

What unique qualities, skills, or experiences do you bring to your field that would make you an impactful scholarship recipient?*

(~300 words maximum) Highlight your distinctive contributions, achievements, and how this opportunity would amplify your ability to make a meaningful difference in your work and community.

What are some tools and strategies you use to manage your time and ensure projects you are managing get completed in a reasonable timeframe?*

(~250 words maximum) Share your methods for staying organized, prioritizing tasks, and achieving your goals effectively.

What tools, if any, do you use when project plans don’t go the way you expect? How have you designed pivots in the past?*

(~250 words maximum) Discuss how you adapt to challenges and develop innovative solutions when plans change unexpectedly. Examples are encouraged.

What are your design skills, if you have acquired some already?*

(~250 words maximum) Tell us about your skills in design, whether related to permaculture, eco-social systems, community planning, or other creative practices.

What are your core life values and motivations? How do they align with the work you want to do in the world?*

(~300 words maximum) Share your guiding principles and motivations and how they connect to your aspirations for contributing to a regenerative and resilient world.

In applying for a work/trade scholarship, which skillsets are you hoping to acquire?*

(~300 words maximum) Tell us a bit about which areas of expertise you hope to build a career in after your studies, and how a work/trade opportunity would help prepare you for the career you dream of.

Please tell us why you want to join Gaia U*

We recommend that applicants take our free course ‘Regenerative Livelihoods by Design’ before beginning their program.

I have completed the free introductory course Regenerative Livelihoods by Design
I plan to complete the free intro course before my program start date

Are you currently working?*

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No

In what field do you work and in what capacity?*

What is your average monthly income (in USD)?*

How much are your average monthly expenses (in USD)?*

If you receive financial support from your family or others, please share what percentage of your expenses are provided by others. If not, type 0.*

Please explain your plan to fund your studies with Gaia U if you do not receive the total value of scholarship you are requesting:*

Will you be available to assist our scholarship fund-raising team? Please detail what skills and experience you can offer.*

If you are accepted and offered the scholarship you have requested, what is the likelihood you will enroll in Gaia U?*

By submitting this application I certify that the above statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that I will inform Gaia U if my financial circumstances change considerably.*

I commit to sending my program application and paying the $25 application fee within 7 days of sending this scholarship application. I will communicate with Gaia U if for any reason I am unable to do so.*

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