Professional Mediation Training Scholarship Application

JavaScript isn't enabled in your browser, so this file can't be opened. Enable and reload.

Thank you for your interest in our Professional Mediation Training.

There are two scholarships available to help defray the costs of the Professional Mediation Training. James B. Boskey was a pioneer in alternative dispute resolution, and one of the missions of his memorial foundation is to support students seeking mediation training. The Boskey Diversity Scholarship is intended to support the WDRC’s efforts to further diversify the pool of mediators serving Whatcom County, especially those from marginalized groups who identify as multilingual, multicultural, and persons of color. The WDRC also offers limited Need-based Scholarships to those whose financial situations would otherwise prevent them from being able to afford the full registration fee. Prospective participants are encouraged to apply for either or both, if applicable, by completing the application below.

If selected, all scholarship recipients must agree to:

*Pay a mutually agreed upon deposit by October 22, 2024 to reserve a spot for the November 2024 training.

*Attend all 40 hours of the training.

*Provide a short testimonial about the recipient’s experience in the training and how the scholarship assisted the recipient to participate.

*Pay any additional mutually agreed upon amount within three months of completing the training.

Additionally, upon completion of the training, all scholarship participants are strongly encouraged, to the best of their ability, to:

*Share their knowledge and experience with their community.

*Meet with the Mediation Program Manager to assess interest in applying for the practicum program. (Additional scholarship funds are available for PMT scholarship recipients.)

*Apply for WDRC practicum and, if accepted, participate fully to complete the certification process.

*Upon certification, become a volunteer mediator for the WDRC.

Fall 2024 Scholarship Timeline:

October 1: Priority Deadline for Scholarship Application Submission

October 6: Early Bird Deadline

October 15: Initial Response to Priority Scholarship Applicants

October 22: Mutually agreed upon deposit due.

November 6: Training begins

Your privacy is important. The information you submit will only be used to determine eligibility for financial assistance.

Email *

Section A. All Scholarship Applicants

Please answer the following questions.

Which class do you hope to attend? *

November 2024

Other:

Required

Have you already completed the registration form on the WDRC website or spoken to a staff member to sign up? *

Yes.

I will after completing this form.

What amount could you financially contribute towards this course? *

Include the amount and whether you would require a payment plan.

Would you be able to attend the course without financial assistance of some type? *

Yes

Maybe

Section B. Need-based Scholarship Application

Please complete this section to apply for a Need-Based Scholarship.

Including yourself, how many people are you financially responsible for?

What is your best estimate of your household's gross (before taxes) annual income?

Is there any other additional information about your financial situation that you would like us to consider?

Section C. Boskey Diversity Scholarship Application

Please complete this section to apply for the Boskey Diversity Scholarship.

We are seeking to expand our pool of multilingual and multicultural mediators. If applicable, please help us understand how you fit these criteria.

We aim to build a diverse and representative mediator pool. How could your experience and identity help build connections with the public?

Considerations could include but aren't limited to: racial and ethnic background, nationality, immigration status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, family status, income/economic factors, neurodiversity, disability, employment and education level.

Section D. All Scholarship Applicants

Please complete the following items.

Are there any additional experiences, skills, or parts of your background that you would like to share?

How do you intend/hope to stay engaged & support the WDRC? *

As a mediator (apply for practicum & mediate some cases as a volunteer once certified)

As a volunteer (program, event, or special project)

Apply to serve on the WDRC Board

Donate goods or services- e.g. lead a training for WDRC staff & volunteers

Support WDRC outreach efforts

Other:

Required

If selected, all recipients must commit to:

*Pay a mutually agreed upon deposit by two weeks prior to the first day of the training.

*Attend all 40 hours of the training.

*Provide a short testimonial about the recipient’s experience in the training and how the scholarship assisted the recipient to participate.

*Pay any additional mutually agreed upon amount within three months of completing the training.

I agree.

I have questions or concerns.

Required

Declaration: By checking this box, you declare that the information you are providing is true and correct. *

I agree

Signature: By typing your full name below, you agree this constitutes your electronic signature. *

Send me a copy of my responses.

Submit

Clear form

Never submit passwords through Google Forms.

reCAPTCHA

Privacy Terms

This form was created inside of Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center. Report Abuse

Forms