Scholarships and Donations

For Canadian Residents

We understand the CAD/USD exchange rate dropped sharply this year, and is making it difficult for many Canadians to attend the event in a year when the event is in Canada. For this reason, for 2016 only, we have budgeted additional funds through our scholarship program to help subsidize the difference in the exchange rate for Canadian attendees. These exchange rate scholarships are available through an expedited process. For these scholarships, only item 1 of the Eligibility section below applies. The remainder of the eligibility requirements and the Recipient Requirements do not apply.

If you are a Canadian attendee the exchange rate is presenting a financial hardship for you, please contact scholarship@mosaicoutdoor.org before registering, and we will provide you with the necessary details. Please do not register before you receive a response from us. Please note that all attendees, including Canadian attendees, are eligible to apply for a standard scholarship as listed below (for which all normal requirements apply).

Looking for a chance to give back to Mosaic?

Please consider making a donation to Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America (MOCA). Your contribution can be used to help people attend this event and for leadership development for Mosaic clubs. If you would like to make a donation, you can do so as part of your registration. If you do not plan to attend the event, and still would like to make a donation, please email scholarship@mosaicoutdoor.org. Thank you in advance.

Event Scholarships

This year, Mosaic wants to help as many people as possible experience the beauty of the great outdoors, learn and connect with other Jewish outdoor enthusiasts at our annual International Event. Your support can help to: 

  • Build the growing community of Jewish outdoor enthusiasts across North America
  • Foster a greater appreciation of nature and the great outdoors
  • Build outdoor knowledge and skills and an ethic of environmental consciousness and conservation

Standard Scholarships for Financial Hardship

If you have a need for financial assistance to be able to attend the Jewish Outdoor Escape and would like to apply for a Mosaic Scholarship, please download the application, complete it, scan and email it back to scholarship@mosaicoutdoor.org.  The deadline for submission is July 18th.  We have a limited amount of funds so applying for a scholarship does not guarantee that you will be offered one.

Eligibility: In order to be eligible for a scholarship, the application must meet the following requirements:

  1. The applicant must be eligible to be a member of the nearest local Mosaic club. Individuals whose membership eligibility is suspended or revoked as of the date of the application or event are not eligible to receive a scholarship.
  2. The applicant must demonstrate a financial hardship. While the applicant is not expected to provide financial records as part of the application, he or she should explain the basis of the request and the financial need sufficiently to allow the committee to evaluate the application alongside other applications received.
  3. Scholarship applicants and their immediate family members may not serve on the scholarship committee for the event for which the application was submitted.


Recipient Requirements: As a condition of receiving a scholarship, recipients are expected to agree to the following conditions:

  1. Recipients may not purchase premium or upgraded housing (including single or double rooms) except for the following circumstances (For either of the below exceptions, the candidate shall be limited to the least expensive upgrade available to meet the need).
  2. As Mosaic and its events are run by volunteers, recipients will be expected to do at least one of the following in a significant capacity:
    1. Volunteer at the event.
    2. Volunteer with the event committee prior to the event.
    3. Have a history of volunteering with MOCA or his or her local Mosaic club.


Click on the link to download the Scholarship Form in MS Word or PDF. 

Please submit your Scholarship Request Application to scholarship@mosaicoutdoor.org by July 18th.

Leadership Development

Our members are always asking about leadership development. Your donation could help us provide support for local club leaders and make our Mosaic clubs stronger. This process can take many routes, from supporting attendance at the International Event, to local workshops, to Mosaic-wide retreats. Large-amount donors' wishes will be honored.

If you are interested in finding out more or making a contribution of any amount please contact:scholarship@mosaicoutdoor.org

Thank you!

 

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