Scholarships

Thanks to the support we have received from early donors, support we hope to receive from future donors and from our own contributions, IAYT and Yoga Developments are pleased to award a limited number of partial scholarships to SYTAR 2008.

These scholarships are intended to enable those with limited financial resources to attend SYTAR so they many in turn serve others with improved skills and inspiration. Preferences will be for IAYT members coming from out of town and teaching Yoga as their primary occupation, or those currently enrolled in Yoga therapist training programs, in graduate school or living on ashrams.

Scholarship recipients are eligible to register for the full conference, including an intensive on Thursday and the Friday night social event, for $250. (This is approximately the cost of the food provided at the conference). Transportation and lodging are not provided.

Scholarships can be applied for at any time until January 1, 2008. Scholarship recipients will be notified by email on an ongoing basis, and at least by January 15. Special registration instructions will be provided, and recipients will have 14 days to register and pay for the symposium.

Instructions for Scholarship Application

• Submit your one page application to scholarships@sytar.org as soon as possible. Subject line – YourLastName SYTAR Scholarship Application.  The application should be prepared in a Microsoft Word (1997-2003 Document) compatible format.
  
• Applications should contain
  
  a. Full Contact Information: Name, email address, postal address, and phone number
  
  b. IAYT Member Information (if applicable): IAYT member number and professional summary from your IAYT professional profile
  
  c. Supporting Information (as applicable): Your current professional work as a Yoga therapist, average number of Yoga classes taught each week, current therapist training program, graduate program, ashram, overseas location or other similar supporting information.
  
  d. Brief Essay (<300 words) :How attending SYTAR might help you serve others as a Yoga therapist with improved skills and inspiration
  
• Applications must be received no later than January 1, 2008 and applications will be notified no later than January 15. Special registration instructions will be provided. Notification may be awarded early, especially to overseas applicants. Only recipients will be notified.
  
• Successful applications must complete registration and payment no later than 14 days after notification.

Donate to the IAYT SYTAR Scholarship Fund!
It is our intent to recognize all donors (by name, but not amount) in the SYTAR program guide, unless you request otherwise.  This scholarship effort was initiated by an IAYT member and substantial donor, and we extend a special thanks to her.
Donations may be made here, through Network for Good.  All donations (up to 14) are matched by IAYT and Yoga Developments, effectively doubling your donation. 

Or when you register for SYTAR or by sending a check (payable to IAYT SYTAR scholarship fund) to

Thank you!