Apply for Craig Buley Memorial Scholarship

Craig Buley Memorial Scholarship Application

Award Values

Each year, Recovering Hands Board of Directors reevaluates the scholarship program to make adjustments in the number of scholarships and the value of each awarded. Scholarships, which vary according to each program, are generally awarded at approximately 50% of costs. Some funding may be subject to sponsor’s guidelines. The funding policy is reviewed semi-annually.

Criteria for Selection

• Over one half of the criteria for selection is based on financial need and one’s ability to contribute a share of the program costs.
• The majority of recipients (90%) have annual household income less than $40,000 (extenuating circumstances considered).
• Request support for personal growth (not professional development).

Rating Criteria

1. Financial Assistance statement.
2. Financial needs as determined by income statements and explanation of special circumstances.
3. Applicant’s ability to contribute portion of fees.
4. Statement of reasons to attend.
5. Promise of follow-up in recovery.
6. Quality of Support Letters.

Support Letters

We require two letters of support from people who are aware of your financial and recovery situations. Examples include: your doctor, counselors, clergy, program leaders, and others in your community or family who recognize your recovery efforts and financial issues.

Previous Treatment

Individuals who have not previously attended a codependency/chemical dependency treatment program are given priority in the selection process.

Program Selection

Applicants must be processing an application – or in dialogue with a Recovering Hands Registrar before a grant can be considered. Some indication that the program has an opening for you is important. Reserved funds help no one when a recipient fails to register.

The Selection Committee Process

Scholarship recipients are chosen by the Board of Directors’ Selection Committee.

Qualifying Candidates

First-time applicants are given priority. Previous recipients, without referrals for revisits, may be considered for additional awards.

Processing Applications

The Committee meets quarterly (four times a year) to review applications. Most applicants are notified within six weeks after submitting a completed application. Non-approved applications may be held for re-examination when new funds become available or an award expires.

Submitting Your Application

All of the following information must be received before an application is forwarded to the Selection Committee. Please submit each form required and the full package will be forwarded to the Board of Directors for review.

• A completed and signed application.
• Two emailed letters of support from people who know your financial and recovery situation(s).
• Copies of your most recent pay stub, a recent tax return, W2 or 1099 forms, and/or other proof of income and need for yourself (and your spouse, when applicable).

Scholarship Recipient Requirements

By signing the application, all award recipients agree to the following conditions and terms:

• Notification: Recovering Hands will contact both the award recipient and the program registrar immediately by telephone and/or written confirmation.
• Time Frame: Scholarships must be applied within 2 weeks or will be retracted and reassigned.
• Payment: Scholarships are endorsed to Recovering Hands Any fees not covered by the scholarship are the responsibility of the recipient and must be paid in full before the scholarship is applied.
• Follow Up: After completing the program, each recipient is asked to send a thank-you letter to the Craig Buley Memorial Scholarship Fund. The letters are shared with contributors and may be used, anonymously, in future fundraising campaigns.