The davidji Meditation Academy is committed to making a significant investment in our communities, and as such are committed to making davidji’s retreats and Masters of Wisdom & Meditation Teacher Training program possible for individuals who may not otherwise be able to enroll. We are honored to offer several full and partial scholarships, as well as tuition support, to assist students who want to learn to share meditation and mindfulness practices with people in their unique communities. We evaluate scholarship and financial assistance based on need and the established scholarship criteria.
India Arie I am Light Scholarship
The India Arie I Am Light Scholarship is a powerful collaboration between Grammy Award-winning artist India Arie and the davidji Meditation Academy. Created to uplift and empower the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community, this scholarship honors individuals who radiate light, authenticity, and a deep commitment to healing and service. India Arie personally selects a recipient twice per year based on the qualities of resilience, compassion, spiritual depth, and a genuine desire to guide others on a path of transformation.
Inspired by India Arie’s song I Am Light, this scholarship is more than just financial support. It is a sacred opportunity for emerging leaders in BIPOC communities to deepen their spiritual practice, cultivate mindfulness, and gain the skills needed to teach and inspire others.
Recipients of the scholarship are not only trained as certified meditation teachers—they become beacons of light, helping others access peace, purpose, and presence in their own lives.
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Marianne Pagmar Memorial Scholarship
The Marianne Pagmar Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Marianne Pagmar, a beloved meditation teacher and spiritual guide who embodied grace, presence, and the transformative power of inner stillness. This scholarship was established to continue her mission of inspiring others through meditation and conscious living.
Applicants for this scholarship must be of Swedish descent and demonstrate both a commitment to personal growth and a genuine desire to uplift and inspire others through meditation. The selection committee looks for individuals who reflect the heart-centered qualities and native energies like compassion, resilience, inner strength, and a passion for guiding others toward peace and presence.
Through this scholarship, Marianne’s light continues to shine—touching lives, empowering teachers, and spreading peace in the world. It is both a remembrance and a call to action for those who feel aligned with her path and purpose.
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The Robin Kraut Resilience Scholarship
The Robin Kraut Resilience Scholarship was created in loving memory of Robin Kraut, a davidji Certified Meditation Teacher who inspired many through her unwavering strength, gentle spirit, and deep devotion to mindfulness. This scholarship supports individuals who, like Robin, embody resilience, compassion, and a commitment to spiritual growth.
Applicants must demonstrate a sincere interest in deepening their meditation practice and a heartfelt desire to share this wisdom with others. The committee selects individuals twice per year who reflect the same inspiring energy that Robin brought to her life and teaching: strength through adversity, kindness in presence, a peaceful heart, and the courage to lead with authenticity.
Robin’s legacy lives on through this scholarship, and is especially meaningful for those who have faced life’s challenges with grace and are now called to serve others on their path to healing and awakening.
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First Responders Appreciation Scholarship
The First Responders Appreciation Scholarship honors the courage, service, and dedication of those who protect and serve their communities. Subsidized by the davidji Meditation Academy, this award is available to Veterans and active members of the military, police departments, fire fighting services, frontline healthcare workers, and other first responders across the United States.
As a partial scholarship, tuition is reduced to $1,500, making the transformational 16-week certification program more accessible to those who have selflessly given so much to others.
Designed for applicants who are seeking tools for more conscious communication, stress management, coping and healing, whether you are transitioning from active service, managing the pressures of the job, or looking to become a meditation teacher to support your community, this scholarship supports your journey.
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Learn to Teach Tuition Support
The Learn to Teach Tuition Support is a needs-based offering created to make the Masters of Wisdom & Meditation Teacher Training more accessible to individuals who feel deeply called to this path but may not have the financial means to invest in the full tuition.
This partial scholarship is awarded to applicants who demonstrate both genuine financial need and a clear vision for how they intend to use the training to create positive impact in their communities and beyond.
Our intention is to remove financial barriers and support those who feel a deep inner calling to teach, lead, and heal. Each application is reviewed with care and compassion, evaluating the applicant’s current financial circumstances as well as their potential to embody and extend the teachings in meaningful ways.
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The Application Process
Scholarships apply to virtual programs only. Recipients are notified by email before the event or training begins. For applicants who are not awarded tuition assistance or scholarships, we offer convenient six- and 12-month payment plans allowing tuition to be spread out in manageable monthly payments.
To be considered for scholarship or tuition support, applicants must:
- Have an established meditation practice;
- Demonstrate a desire and ability to inspire and guide others;
- Commit to the full 16-week training, including weekly Zoom sessions, all assignments, and the virtual certification week;
- Cover the cost of required books;
- Submit a completed application with either a 300-word essay or 2-minute self-made video explaining your interest and future plans for the training; and
- Provide one reference letter supporting your candidacy.
Download the application for your chosen scholarship and email all supporting materials to: scholarships@davidji.com.
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