The Studio is a reflection of every person who has invested their time, energy, and expertise in helping us grow, both as an organization and as individuals. We wouldn’t be here if someone hadn’t said, once upon a time, “if you want this, I want to help.”
We offer Scholarships in the hope that we can be that voice for someone else. If nobody has told you yet: rope is for you, too.
Applications for the 2026-2027 cycle are open from June 22 – June 29, 2026. Following the open window, we’ll take two weeks to interview applicants, then notify everyone of our decisions on July 16.
Who Are Scholarships For?
Our scholarship program exists for people facing financial barriers to accessing the Studio. Scholarships are for people whose finances are tight enough that purchasing a ticket would compete with rent, groceries, medication, or other needs. If registering for class means skipping something else that you’d enjoy, that’s a sacrifice (and a meaningful one! thank you!), but it’s not what this program is built to address.
You don’t need to prep documentation or lay out a detailed case during your interview. If you’re opting in, we believe you. What we do ask is that you honestly reflect on if this program is for you and, if it’s not, leave room for people whose need is more acute than yours – the way we hope someone else would do for you.
We also know that it’s very easy to downplay our own circumstances, especially when asking for help. If you aren’t sure if you’re a fit, please err on the side of applying and we can chat about it during your interview.
How It Works:
A scholarship award is for one (1) year of Standard Membership to the Studio. That includes:
- $2400 per year towards play parties, open studio, and our in-house classes: Studio Series, Bottoms Up, Why Knot, and virtual classes
- a locker to stash your stuff (and maybe a pair of studio slippers)
- early access to tickets for special events, plus:
- a private Discord channel to chat with past and current scholarship recipients, coordinate practice time, etc.
There’s no volunteer or work requirement – we just ask that you use it. Scholarship recipients who go more than two consecutive months without attending a Studio event may lose their scholarship.
The Process:
Let’s use a hypothetical student, R, as a case study.
- R fills out an application (linked above).
- The Scholarship Committee reaches out to R to schedule an interview.
- R and a Committee Member meet to talk about R’s learning goals, make sure they understand the scholarship policies and expectations, and make sure this is a good mutual fit.
- The Committee meets to review all applications before any awards are made. The Committee Member believes that R is a strong fit so they advocate for them during the deliberation.
- Yay! R is awarded a scholarship – the Studio reaches out to them to set up their membership.
The Nitty Gritty:
We will consider all applications received during our initial application window, June 22 – June 29, 2026.
Applications close at Midnight Pacific on June 29, 2026.
Missed the window? We’ll announce when the form reopens via email list & social media.
Supporting the Scholarship Program
The single best way to support our scholarship program is by signing up for a membership! A strong base of recurring revenue helps us plan for the future.
Don’t want a membership? Already got one? You can contribute via PayPal, Venmo, or via this Momence listing.
Want to sponsor a full scholarship? Get in touch with Nora to discuss sponsorship opportunities.