Scholarships - IYACSR

Iyengar Yoga Association of California Southern Region (IYACSR) offers scholarships to its members. Limited funds will be available each calendar year for use by IYACSR members. Applicants must:

Be a current member in good standing of IYACSR.
Display dedication to the practice of Iyengar yoga.
Agree to provide proof of expenditures associated with the funded request.
Provide an endorsement from a current teacher certified in the Iyengar method.

The guidelines for IYACSR Scholarships are as follows:

On an annual basis, the Board will determine an amount to be allocated for scholarship funds for the calendar year. This determination is based on earnings from previous years and membership dues. The Board may use up to 10% of total membership dues and up to 10% of previous years' earnings from events hosted by IYACSR.
Funded endeavor must contribute to the growth of the Iyengar Yoga tradition in our region.
The maximum amount allocated for any single recipient will be $500.
Scholarships will be awarded for continuing education only. No funds will be allocated for travel, lodging or loss of income.
Applications and awards will be given for events during the current membership year and are not retroactive.
Current IYACSR Board members are ineligible for scholarships.
The Scholarship Coordinator will receive applications, remove personal identity and send electronically to all Board members.
The Board will meet to make a determination regarding who will receive scholarships and how much will be awarded.
Recipients will be notified by phone and/or email the amount awarded and any information specific to that recipient’s award.
The Treasurer will fund the award within 5 calendar days of approval or as monies are required. Distribution may be made directly to the training program designated by the recipient at his/hers discretion. The Treasurer will be responsible for obtaining and filing the receipts provided by the recipient of the scholarship.

Fill out the application below or download the scholarship application and mail it.

Scholarship Application

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone*
Email*
IYNAUS member Id*
Study History
When did you begin your study of Iyengar yoga?*
Name of current teacher providing endorsement.*
List other teachers you have studied with.*
List classes/workshops you have attended in the past 12 months.*
Describe your participation as an active member of your yoga community.*
Describe your current practice.*
Are you a student or teacher?*
- Student
- Teacher
Level*
How does this scholarship help you in your practice or teaching?*
Specify your projected expenses for this event and please give the dates for this event.*
Amount requested*
Have you received a scholarship before?*
- Yes
- No
If so, list date(s) and amount(s).
Describe your current monthly expenditure on classes, workshops and related yoga expenses. Include your average monthly income, the number of dependents in your household.*
Why is Iyengar Yoga important to the Southern California region?*
Describe the importance this scholarship has for you.*
Within the next 90 days are you willing to write an essay relating to your experience at the workshop or events you used this scholarship for?*
If YES, someone from the IYACSR board will contact you. This essay could be used in our IYACSR newsletters or website.
- Yes
- No
I attest that the information provided is an accurate and factual representation of my circumstances.*
- I Agree

Scholarship Application

Study History

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