The Educational Grant Fund, Inc.
Financial Grant Application Information
Purpose of the Fund
The purpose of the Educational Grant Fund is to provide scholarship funds to Certified Rubenfeld Synergists in the form of a grant to be applied toward an event or activity that will update and improve their skills such that it will benefit the general public, both individuals and groups.
Scholarships will be granted for bona fide educational opportunities that enhance the skills of Rubenfeld Synergy. These may include, but are not limited to, attendance at the annual INARS Conference, training in the Feldenkrais Method, Alexander Technique, Gestalt Therapy, or bringing faculty from the Rubenfeld Synergy Training Institute to a regional meeting of Synergists for advanced training or review.
Donate to the Fund
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Eligibility Requirements
All Certified Rubenfeld Synergists are eligible to apply. Certified Synergists are those who are current signers of the Rubenfeld Synergy Method Standards of Practice and Ethical Principles, and have paid the annual INARS CRS registration fee. Applicants must demonstrate financial need to the satisfaction of the selection committee. Selection will be non-discriminatory and without regard to race, religion, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or employment status.
When to Apply
The selection committee will review applications twice annually. The deadline for applications for the first yearly review is March 15; decisions will be sent out by April 15. The deadline for applications for the second yearly review is September 15; the decisions will be sent out by October 15. Activity must begin within seven (7) months of receiving a grant.
Terms of the Grant
1. Activity must begin within seven (7) months of receiving a grant.
2. Upon completion of the event, recipients are required to present to the Board of Trustee a brief written report describing the event and its value.
3. Recipients are required to present to the Board of Trustees of the Educational Grant Fund, Inc. at least one of the following:
• A copy of continuing education credits or certification;
• A receipt showing fees paid, or a request for direct payment of fees to be made from the fund.
If the terms of the grant, as stated above, are violated, the recipient is required to return the funds.
Where to Apply
You may apply online by completing the Education Grant Request Form.
Or, you can print out the Request Form and submit your application by mail.
Send completed applications to:
The Educational Grant Fund, Inc
2551 Ginny Way
Lafayette, CO 80026
For questions call Michael Herman at 303.248.3915