Apply for Immersion Scholarship

The Part 2 Immersion is for birth workers and perinatal providers who are recognized by their communities as of service to womb possessing people, mother, elders, and/or families. You are looking to elevate or expand your practice by stepping into deeper alignment with the medicine of midwifery through bodywork, space holding, nutrition & herbs, and ceremonial elements. Please answer the following questions thoughtfully and think through ALL the ways you can contribute to this Immersion.

As we move closer to decolonizing birth and our communities, we must be willing to challenge the classist capitalistic constructs we live in. We are invited to do the internal work of self responsibility, creative community care and move with the spirit of mutuality. “The goal is to create an organization where everyone is able to fully participate and the organizers are compensated fairly.” (Embracing Equity).

Due to the generous dedication and space of the Ahimsa Collective, we are able to offer up to 5 sliding scholarships for the Northern California Part 2 Immersion. We have also reduced the prices of the accommodations to make this offering as accessible as possible. Please reference the chart below to determine what feels possible for you and your network at this time.

In love,
Sumi’s Touch Team

    • own the home you live in

    • have investments, retirement accounts, inherited money or more than an emergency fund savings account

    • travel for recreation

    • have access to family/network money in times of need

    • work part-time or are unemployed by choice including unemployment due to full-time school in a degree-earning program

    • possess a high degree of earning power due to level of education, title, or gender and class background, etc - make significant tax deductible donations

    • are single or without dependents

    • have multiple people contributing to your needs being met - are in repayment or have already paid off long standing debts

    • have private/employer health insurance + other benefits

    • have access to reliable transportation

    • are able to miss work due to sickness or relaxation and still pay next month’s bills

    • travel when needed, especially for an unexpected event (funeral or emergency)

    • able to maintain “non-essentials” such as subscriptions + cosmetic appointments

    • are supporting children or other dependents

    • have significant debt

    • have medical expenses not covered by insurance

    • are eligible for public assistance

    • are an elder or on disability with limited financial support

    • are a returning citizen who has been denied work due to incarceration history

    • support your community through unpaid labor/services

    • experience discrimination in hiring or pay level

    • experience inconsistency paying bills due to self-employment or underpaid work