Solidarity Scholarship Fund
The Solidarity Fund was created to equalize opportunities and remove financial barriers for individuals who identify as BIPOC (including anyone from Asian, Black, Hispanic, Indigenous, and other People of Color communities) and are interested in participating in serving through Mennonite Mission Network.
In today’s political and societal context, we recognize that it is also important to bring white allies along for this work. While funds will be prioritized for BIPOC participants, if there are available scholarships, white allies who are committed to racial and social justice may also be considered.
Eligibility
- 15 years or older
- Identifies as BIPOC (including anyone from Asian, Black, Hispanic, Indigenous, and other People of Color communities); or when funds allow, white allies who are committed to racial and social justice may also be considered.
- Identifies finances as a potential barrier to participating.
Considerations:
- Applicants can request consideration for these funds at the time of application and during the application interview.
- The announcement of disbursement of funds will vary based on start dates of programs.
- Fund amounts will be proportional to the total amount needed. Proportions will be determined based on the amount available in the fund’s budgeted amount and number of applicants.
- The Solidarity Fund will be divided between those requesting funds in proportion to the amount needed to support service. Total annual designations will not exceed MMN budgeted amount in the fund.
- The amount given is for one designated service assignment. Recipients can reapply for subsequent assignments, but the scholarship is not automatically available for more than one assignment.
- Scholarships granted will not be given directly to recipients but will be used to pay for expenses related to the service assignment such as travel costs, local expenses, etc.
- This information will be shared publicly through fliers, social media, website, etc.
- Note – any funds distributed to MC USA and MMN related parties will have taxable implications.
See program applications to indicate your eligibility.
