Avid Thinking · Church of Meta

Your story belongs here.

Tell us what you want to learn and what stands in the way. We consider your circumstances individually. Supporting documents are optional.

No account required. Required fields are marked *. Keep this page open until you receive your confirmation.

01 The learner & contact

Your full name *Contact email *You are applying as *Phone (optional)Student full name *Grade, course level, or learning stage *Student age group *

What would you like help learning? *

02 Household & financial circumstances

Income is one part of your circumstances. Use your best current estimate if your income varies.

People supported by your household *Include yourself and others who depend on the household’s shared income.Combined gross household income (USD) *Before taxes and deductions, combine income from household members who contribute to shared expenses. Enter 0 if there is no income. Report noncash benefits separately.That income amount is for *

Recent income changes or irregular income (optional)Other circumstances you would like us to consider (optional)

03 Your story & goalsPersonal essay * · up to 1,000 words

Tell us about your background, a meaningful struggle you have faced, and how you overcame it or are working through it. Explain what you want to learn, how scholarship support would help, and anything else you want us to understand.

Write in your own words. A polished essay or a neatly resolved story is not required.

0 / 1,000 words

04 Supporting documents optional

Helpful examples include proof of income, a SNAP / CalFresh or other benefits letter, school records, or documentation of a financial hardship. For medical circumstances, an expense statement or brief supporting letter is enough.

Cover Social Security numbers, bank or benefits account numbers, and details unrelated to this application. Do not upload full medical records.

Choose documentsPDF, Word (DOC / DOCX), JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC / HEIF, or TXT. Up to 5 files; 25 MB each; 100 MB total.

05 Confirm & submitI confirm that this information is accurate to the best of my knowledge. *I agree that Avid Thinking may review this application and its documents for scholarship consideration and contact me about it. *

Your answers and uploads are available to authorized Avid Thinking reviewers. An email alert includes your name, contact email, and a private review link. Financial details and documents stay in the application.