Scholarships

As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Lost Valley aspires to offer transformative educational opportunities that are affordable for everyone, including people with limited monetary resources. We're excited to announce new scholarship opportunities for members of marginalized communities in Lane, Linn, and Benton counties. Thanks to funding from the Oregon Health Authority’s Public Health Equity Grant, we can offer financial support to help make our programs more accessible.

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from individuals residing in Lane, Linn, and Benton Counties who identify with the following communities:

• People with disabilities

• BIPOC Communities

• Immigrant and refugee communities

• Undocumented communities

• Migrant and seasonal farmworkers

• LGBTQIA+ communities

• Elders

• Rural communities

• Other economically marginalized populations

Our goal is to increase diversity and inclusion in our programs by reducing financial barriers. If you're from one of the communities listed above and interested in participating, we encourage you to apply.

For more information or assistance with your application, please contact us at admissions@lostvalley.org

We're committed to creating a more equitable and inclusive environment for all. Join us in this journey of growth and learning.

Lost Valley’s educational scholarship system exists to allow more students to experience our courses than might otherwise be able to, making finances less of a deterrent. This is beneficial to the students themselves, the people & organizations they serve in the future with their increased knowledge and experience, and Lost Valley because we can take in more students and therefore carry out our mission further.

For prospective donors:  Donations are fully tax-deductible, and we can furnish you with a donation letter with the needed details.  With your donation, please include a phone number and email address for us to maintain communication, and mailing address if you would like recipients to be able to share their gratitude with you directly at the completion of their course.

For prospective students:  Scholarships for the Permaculture Design Certificate course are awarded based on need and are available when there are sufficient funds. The maximum amount covered by a scholarship is 50% of the course expense.