Selection Criteria 

• Applicant demonstrates need for the scholarship.
• Applicant can articulate their motivation to start a Folx with Faith group.
• Applicant must provide information about their leadership style and skillset.
• Applicant is willing to share details about their faith journey. Please note that religious affiliation is not required for Folx with Faith participation.
• Applicant is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible group.
• Applicant agrees with the Folx with Faith Ethics Standards. If applying, be sure to read through the Ethics Standard thoroughly before filling out the application form.

Ethics Statement

• Applicant must provide one to three references. Please be sure to get permission from your reference(s) prior to filling out the form. We will need their name, email address, and applicant’s relationship with their reference. We will take it from there and reach out to them directly.
• Applicant must provide information about fundraising efforts to start their group.
• Applicant must answer all questions in the application form to be considered.

Application Process

Through the Folx with Faith Scholarship Program, we’re investing in a future where every queer individual has access to a welcoming, safe, affirming spiritual community. We’re committed to ensuring that money is never an obstacle in this important mission!

We’ve ensured the application process is as accessible as our communities. Please fill out the following form to request a scholarship for your existing or future group.

Scholarship Request Form

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Name *

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Birthday

Please note, date of birth is used entirely for reference purposes only. It plays no role in the decision-making process and is not a required field.

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Why do you want to start a Folx with Faith Group? *

What inspires you about Folx with Faith? What kind of impact do you think your group will have on your local community?

Tell us how you plan on abiding by the Folx with Faith ethics standards. *

Folx with Faith chapter leaders are required to agree to the ethics standards. Please describe how you plan to follow these guidelines as you facilitate your group.

Please share your faith journey as a queer individual. *

If you are a leader that wants to facilitate a queer-centric faith group, please tell us about your faith journey and how it has influenced your desire to start a group.

Tell us about your leadership skills and leadership style. *

Facilitating a group is a big undertaking and we want to ensure success. You can provide an anecdotal story regarding your leadership or simply describe your leadership characteristics and skill set.

Are you affiliated with a spiritual or religious institution? *

• Yes
• No

This is for reference purposes only. We do not require group leaders to be affiliated with any religious or spiritual organization.

What organization? *

Have you ever been convicted of a crime? *

• Yes
• No

Please Describe the Circumstances *

Please describe the situation and any pertinent information we would need in our decision-making process.

Relevant Documentation

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Please provide the police report or any other documents you believe would be relevant to this situation.

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First Reference

Please obtain permission from your references before prior to submitting their information to Folx with Faith. We will email them with instructions on how to proceed once your application has been submitted.

Name of Reference *

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Their Email *

What is your relationship with this person? *

Do you have another reference? *

• Yes
• No

Recommended but not required.

Second Reference

Name of Reference *

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Their Email *

What is your relationship with this person? *

Do you have a third reference? *

• Yes
• No

Recommended but not required.

Third Reference

Name of Reference *

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What is your relationship with this person? *

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Please explain why you need a scholarship to start this group. *

Please explain your financial situation and the reason why you are requesting a scholarship to start your group.

Fund Raising Efforts

Have you attempted to raise funds prior to requesting this scholarship? *

• Yes
• No

Have you discussed creating this group with your faith community?

If you are already a part of a faith community, be sure to check with them to see if they have funds to allocate to your efforts.

Do you have plans to do fundraisers in the future? *

• Yes
• No

Please share some of your ideas with us. *

Additional Group Leaders and Facilitators

Do you have anyone else organizing this group with you? *

• Yes
• No

It can take a lot to organize a group. It's a group effort. Chapter leaders can select up to five co-facilitators for their groups. This means that up to five people can log in to the Folx with Faith website to review training and other resources that will help your group thrive.

How Many? *

Folx with Faith Chapter Membership allows you to select five co-facilitators to join Folx with Faith under your membership.

Scholarship Information

Scholarship Amount

Selected Value: $200

At the present time Folx with Faith allocates scholarship funds to individuals looking to start a Folx with Faith chapter. All scholarship funds will go toward paying the yearly fee for chapter membership.

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Be sure to sign up for our newsletter. We are dedicated to your success. Please allow us at least 30 days to review your application before reaching out to us. We receive a lot of requests, and we take your time and desire to start a group seriously. Our goal is to provide you with the best possible service through the application process and as a Folx with Faith chapter. We are here for you!

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