Scholarship at a glance:
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Direct Donors
* As of the end of 2025
** Exclude fundraising ticket sales
Why Scholarships Matter
At the Center for Nature Informed Therapy (CNIT), we believe everyone deserves the healing power of nature, no matter their background or financial means. That’s why we offer scholarships to mental health professionals, students, and community leaders who are passionate about bringing Nature-Informed Therapy to underserved communities.
Your generous contributions help us remove financial barriers, ensuring that our 501(c)(3) nonprofit can train and certify a diverse network of practitioners in ecopsychology and nature-based interventions. By supporting these scholarships or applying for one yourself, you’re playing a vital role in expanding access to mental health resources that foster resilience, connection, and holistic healing for all.
Scholarship Options and How to Apply
Scholarship Opportunities
CNIT offers limited financial assistance to help reduce cost barriers to nature-informed training and programming. Most scholarships cover a portion of the registration or tuition fee. Award amounts depend on demonstrated need, available funding, and program capacity.
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Submitting an application does not guarantee an award.
Foundational Training Scholarships
Scholarship applications for CNIT’s Foundational Training are reviewed four times each year for the following cohorts:
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Winter - Maryland
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Spring - Utah
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Summer - Seattle area
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Fall - Maryland
Apply for the specific training cohort you plan to attend. The application deadline and expected decision date will be listed on the training page.
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Applications for each cohort are reviewed together. Most applicants will receive a decision approximately 8–12 weeks before the training begins.
Other Professional Training Scholarships
Scholarships may also be available for advanced trainings, specialty workshops, certification-related programs, and other professional education offered by CNIT.
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These applications are reviewed separately from Foundational Training scholarships and are generally considered on a rolling basis while funding remains available. Because funding varies by program, scholarships may not be offered for every training.
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Applicants should identify the specific training and date on the scholarship application.
Public Nature Programming Scholarships
CNIT may provide reduced-cost or no-cost access to selected public programs, including nature-based workshops, community programs, retreats, and other experiential offerings.
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Public-program scholarships are intended for individuals who would otherwise be unable to participate because of cost. Applications are generally reviewed on a rolling basis and should be submitted as early as possible before the program.
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Public-program assistance applies only to the specific program requested and does not automatically include travel, lodging, equipment, or other personal expenses.
How Decisions Are Made
CNIT considers:
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Financial need and the amount the applicant can contribute
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Barriers to accessing the program or training
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How the applicant expects to use or benefit from the experience
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Potential benefit to the applicant’s community or the people they serve
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Available scholarship funding and program capacity
Most awards are partial scholarships. Interest-free payment plans may also be available for a remaining balance.
How Decisions Are Made
You will receive confirmation that your application was submitted. CNIT will contact you by email after your application has been reviewed.
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Scholarship recipients will be given a deadline to accept their award. Unaccepted awards may be offered to another applicant.
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Questions? Contact info@natureinformedtherapy.org.
Become a corporate sponsor for our fundraising events or public programs, and make a lasting impact in your community while reaching nature enthusiasts and helping professionals.
If you are committed to integrating nature-based healing into your practice or personal life but face financial barriers, we welcome you to apply.
Lend your time, skills, and passion. Volunteer at events, hikes, or workshops and help bring nature’s healing benefits to more people.
Nature HEALS
Nature is EVERYWHERE
Nature is FOR EVERYONE
- Heidi Schreiber-Pan
Founder, Center for Nature Informed Therapy
Help Expand Access to Nature-Informed Healing
Cost should not prevent a dedicated clinician, community leader, or participant from accessing nature-informed training and programming.
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Scholarship support helps CNIT welcome people who may otherwise be unable to participate—including early-career professionals, individuals serving under-resourced communities, and participants facing financial or geographic barriers.
Ways to Support
Fund an Individual Scholarship
Help cover part or all of the cost for one participant.
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Sponsor a Training Cohort
Support scholarship recipients attending a Foundational Training in Maryland, Utah, or the Seattle area.
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Support Public Nature Programming
Help provide reduced-cost or no-cost access to community workshops, retreats, hikes, and other nature-based experiences.
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Businesses, foundations, and community partners may also sponsor a named scholarship fund or direct their support toward a particular region, population, or program. Recognition opportunities can be customized based on the partnership.
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Your contribution does more than fund one experience. It helps participants bring nature-informed practices into counseling settings, schools, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and communities.
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For sponsorship opportunities, contact finance@natureinformedtherapy.org.
Real Stories of Transformation
Finding Spiritual Reassurance Through Nature
“Mere words can’t begin to express the gratitude I have for receiving a scholarship from the Center for Nature Informed Therapy. The retreats I’ve attended have opened my eyes to the profound healing power of nature. Sitting silently in a meadow, listening to a flowing creek, or imagining the trauma a tree might have faced—all of it taught me that nature can be both a companion and a therapist.
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My scholarship experience also drew me closer to God. In my darkest moments, with limited resources, an opportunity would suddenly present itself. It felt like God whispering, ‘I see you. I love you. I’m walking right beside you.’ With every new tool—like mindful breathing or a simple walk outside—I found myself regaining emotional balance. I’ve learned to appreciate the wisdom in every rustling leaf, and I start and end each day with a mindful walk. Your generosity made all of this possible, and I’m forever thankful.”