Scholarships & Service
The Three Sisters Yoga community is strengthened by the unique experiences, perspectives, and gifts each student brings. Scholarships, discounts, and work-trade opportunities are offered to help reduce barriers to participation and support a diverse, inclusive, and vibrant learning environment.
Student Scholarships
TSY Scholarships are available for both 200 and 300 Hour programs. The $600 deposit is a standard fee all students, including those receiving scholarships. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; however, to be considered for an upcoming term, we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
All application materials must be sent electronically in one email to: threesistersyogainfo@gmail.com. Please be sure indicate which session you are applying for.
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For those actively volunteering their time and energies. One scholarship per cohort in 200 and 300 Hour programs.
To apply, send a single email to threesistersyoga@gmail.com containing the following:
Write a brief essay detailing your service; what do you do, how long you’ve been doing it and why.
Answer the following questions:
What does service mean to you?
How do you think we can encourage more people to serve as part of their every day lives?
What kind of service would you like to see more of and how can you help make that happen?
Provide two (2) letters of recommendation from the people or organization(s) you work with.
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TSY's mission is to make yoga more accessible and welcoming. Because yoga has a serious diversity problem, we want you and your ideas and help to change that. This scholarship is available to one BIPOC person per cohort in 200 & 300 Hour programs.
To apply:
Please answer the following:
What barriers do you see/have you experienced when practicing yoga?
How do you think yoga can improve?
How do you hope to apply your training?
Provide one (1) letter of recommendation.
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TSY's mission is to make yoga more accessible and welcoming. Because yoga has a serious diversity problem, we want you and your ideas and help to change that. This scholarship is available to one LGBTQIA person per cohort in 200 and 300 hour programs.
To apply:
Please answer the following:
What barriers do you see/have you experienced when practicing yoga?
How do you think yoga can improve?
How do you hope to apply your training?
Provide one (1) letter of recommendation.
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For a veteran interested in learning to teach yoga. The scholarship is open to all veterans, any age, male or female per cohort in 200 and 300 hour programs.
Prerequisites:
Must be a veteran. Please tell us what armed forces you served in.
Have a working knowledge of yoga (must not be an absolute beginner).
Write an essay answering the following questions:
Who are you?
Why Yoga?
Why do you want to do a yoga teacher training?
Provide one (1) letter of recommendation. Letters do not have to be from your military service.
Student Work Trade
TSY Work-Trade opportunities are available for both 200 and 300 Hour programs. The $600 deposit is a standard fee for all students, including those participating in work-trade arrangements. Work-trade commitments must be fulfilled before training begins. We are unable to offer a “training first, work later” arrangement under any circumstances.
All application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted electronically in one email to threesistersyogainfo@gmail.com. Please include “Work-Trade Application – [Trade You Are Proposing]” in the subject line. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered.
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For NYPD, NYFD, EMTs & NYC Public School Teachers.
Must be currently employed and provide proof of employment with application.
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Required work:
Vacuum, mop & dust the studio
Clean the bathroom
Remove trash as necessary
*This is a weekly commitment during your training. You must come in once a week every week to clean. If you have a planned scheduling conflict, please do not apply for this work trade.
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To submit a proposal for an alternative work-trade:
Your bio. Tell us a little about yourself and why you want to do your training with TSY
An updated resume
Two (2) letters of recommendation
Your proposal: Detail the trade; how it would work, the amount of time needed to complete, the expected outcome, etc. Be specific and clear. Include what you believe your work trade is worth. (Note: regardless of the trade arrangements, everyone must submit the $600 deposit with their application).