The Practitioner Support Fund, dependent upon the generous donations of the membership and other sources, is available to students in financial need. Applications for support from the Practitioner Support Fund will be accepted by the Review Committee throughout the year and reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The Review Committee will make every effort to review applications on a monthly basis to insure a timely response for each application received.
Who is Eligible
Eligibility for the Fund will be determined by the student’s financial and personal need. Applicants will be asked to submit a written letter to the Review Committee that outlines briefly their circumstance and demonstrates their interest in the particular course for which they are applying. The Fund is intended to assist those students who are unable to participate in courses and retreat work as a result of financial hardship. Although priority will be given to Dharma Centre members, all applications will be considered and reviewed by the Review Committee with recommendations to the Board of Directors for final approval.
What Will the Fund Cover
The Practitioner Fund will cover all course fees and lodging costs at the Dharma Centre. It will not cover food, or Dana for the teacher. This amounts to a considerable subsidy per day for both members and non-members. Applicants will be encouraged to pay-what-they-can towards lodging and course fees to increase the fund’s ability to support as many applicants as possible.
How to Apply
Submit a written letter of application to the Dharma Centre Administration office where it will be forwarded to the Review Committee. The letter should briefly detail your personal and financial circumstances and tell us about your interest in the specific course that you are applying for. Your letter should include your mailing address, e-mail address and all other relevant contact information. The Dharma Centre of Canada Board of Directors is ultimately responsible for this allocation of funds. Please state how much you are able to contribute yourself. We will review, award, and advise in a timely manner.
The Practitioner Support Fund is made possible by the generous donations of Dharma Centre members and other sources. We welcome your application and hope that we may be of assistance in meeting your request. In the event that we are unable to support your application we encourage you to consider the following options:
- Ask friends
- Ask your family
- Ask your Dharma group
Please Mail or Email Your Application To
The Administrator
The Dharma Centre of Canada
1886 Galway Rd.
Kinmount, Ont. K0M 2A0
Canada