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Scholarship Application

Scholarship Application Form

Thank you for your interest in the TFB Institute Scholarship Scheme.

This programme supports people with experience in mindfulness, meditation, and community care to access training, while contributing to the mission of the TFB Institute.

Please complete this application thoughtfully. Your responses will remain confidential.

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Question 1 of 21

Full Name

Question 2 of 21

Email Address

Question 3 of 21

Phone Number 

Question 4 of 21

Location (Town/City, Country)

Question 5 of 21

Please describe your background in mindfulness, meditation, or related practices. 

(Max 300 words) 

Question 6 of 21

Tell us about your experience working with others — for example, leading or supporting groups, caring roles, or community work. 

(Max 300 words) 

Question 7 of 21

Why would you like to train with the TFB Institute? 

(Max 300 words) 

Question 8 of 21

How do you plan to use your training to benefit others and your community? 

(Max 300 words) 

Question 9 of 21

What other personal development have you undertaken and how did it change you? 

 

(Max 300 words) 

Question 10 of 21

Do you remember a time or experience when you felt particularly close to nature? If so, could you briefly describe it and how it affected you? 

(Max 300 words) 

Question 11 of 21

We encourage daily mindfulness practice. If you currently practice mindfulness please describe the techniques you use and how often? 

(Max 300 words) 

Question 12 of 21

If you could help nature in another way unrelated to forest bathing, what is in your heart or dreams to do? 

(Max 300 words) 

Question 13 of 21

Do you have any learning difficulty, disability, or do you identify as neurodivergent?  Please make us aware so that we can help tailor the application process and training to your needs. 

Question 14 of 21

There are two options. Please let us know on the application form which options are accessible to you 

A

Part Payment: Recipients contribute a portion of the course fee, making training more affordable.

B

Part Payment + Service Contribution: The remaining balance is offset through practical support for TFB Institute. This could include assisting with administrative, social media, HR, Technical support and research activities. Please let us know which areas you feel you can contribute to.

Question 15 of 21

Please explain your financial circumstances and why you are applying for scholarship support. 

(Max 300 words — this will remain confidential) 

Question 16 of 21

What level of part-payment do you feel able to contribute toward the course fee? 

A

50%

B

70%

C

90%

D

Other (please let us know by separate email)

Question 17 of 21

If applicable, which areas of contribution would you be most interested in offering to the TFB Institute (tick all that apply): 

(Select all that apply)
A

Writing blogs or social media content

B

Administrative support (emails, scheduling, data entry)

C

Research support (surveys, evaluation, case studies)

D

Not applicable

E

Other

Question 18 of 21

If you answered "other" in the previous question, please share more details here or type "not applicable".

Question 19 of 21

Please describe any skills, strengths, or experience that would help you contribute to the TFB Institute. 

(Max 200 words) 

Agreement

By applying, you acknowledge that: 

  • This scholarship is a part-payment and part-payment + service contribution. 
  • NOTE: If you are applying for the service contribution,  please submit your CV to [email protected]
  • The service contribution will be agreed in advance and matched to your skills. 
  • Scholarship recipients are expected to complete both the payment and service contribution as part of their training journey. 
  • Please note, our mainstream forest bathing sessions do not include any references to Sanskrit, Buddhism, or Hinduism, inclusion in Module 1 is for background understanding and personal use of the guide. 
  • I understand Module 1 will discuss the history of meditation, including history and information from Buddhism and Hinduism, as well as information covering mantras and the Sanskrit language. I confirm I am happy with all of these elements  
  • I have read and accept the refund and course transfer terms and conditions  

 

Please read Terms and Conditions 

Question 21 of 21

I confirm the above

A

Confirmed

Confirm and Submit