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We are committed to ensuring that OpEd Project workshops are affordable for all those who are dedicated to changing the world with their voices, especially those who are most underrepresented in our society. To that end, we provide full and partial scholarships for up to 20% of participants in any public workshop.

Our scholarship policy follows a "sustainable social justice model" in which each workshop is designed to run at cost (neither profit nor loss) while allowing as many scholarships as possible. Thus, the number of scholarships we can offer depends on the number of participants who have registered at the time.

We want to ensure that anyone who wants to change the world with their voice can join us, regardless of means. We also want to ensure that everyone has skin in the game. That is why we ask for an advance commitment—whether in dollars or in words. Everyone is committed, one way or another. This leads to a great experience and great results. For everyone.

We seek to overrepresent the underrepresented.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact: scholarships@theopedproject.org.

Email*

First name*

Last name*

If somebody invited or nominated you to apply for this scholarship, please enter their name.

Please tell us a little about yourself and why you are requesting this scholarship assistance. (100 words max)*

In roughly 500-700 words, tell us about the op-ed you are committed to writing and how it will contribute to changing the world. Alternatively, you may submit your op-ed draft (whichever is most comfortable). It can be on any topic. It should be new writing (not something you have already published). It does not have to be perfect! It does not even have to be complete. This question helps us to understand your purpose and commitment.*

Please enter your preferred workshop date(s). Click here to review our upcoming schedule of workshops. Please only enter a date that is (a) on our schedule and (b) you are able to commit to. If you are granted a scholarship, it will be valid exclusively for the workshop date you indicate below.

If for any reason you need to transfer to another workshop date, you must contact us BEFORE the date of your original workshop, and we will waive the transfer fee for you (one time only). *

Month/Day/Year

How much are you able to contribute?*

Our scholarship policy follows a social justice model in which those who can afford to pay help support those who cannot. We operate on the honor system and we ask that you contribute the maximum amount that you are able - so that we can accommodate others who are in need. Please indicate the maximum % you can contribute for the full ticket price of $530 (with fees). If you need a full scholarship, please select that option. We want to make sure that anyone who is committed to changing the world with their voice is able to join us, regardless of means.

I need a full scholarship

I can contribute 10% of the cost (up to $53)

I can contribute 25% of the cost (up to $133)

I can contribute 50% of the cost (up to $265)

I can contribute 75% of the cost (up to $398)

We have a limited number of scholarships we can grant, so your commitment to participating in the full workshop is a key part of our decision making process. Please say a few words about your commitment to participate in the workshop and what you intend to achieve through your participation?*