A limited number of partial scholarships are available to help reduce financial barriers to attending the retreat. Thanks to the generosity of our Sangha community, we are able to offer financial assistance to practitioners who would otherwise find it difficult to attend.
We warmly invite anyone who would benefit from financial assistance to apply for a scholarship. In keeping with the Plum Village tradition's commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, we encourage applications from those who have historically faced barriers to retreat participation, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and Wake Up practitioners, students under age 25, and those currently receiving unemployment benefits. Our heartfelt hope is that cost will not be a barrier for anyone who wishes to attend.
The scholarship application deadline is Monday, September 7, 2026 (Labor Day) at 5:00 pm CST. If funds remain after the first round of awards, we will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis.
Please note: Retreat registration has reached capacity and is now closed. Scholarship applications should only be submitted by individuals who have already completed the retreat registration form and secured a spot.
If you successfully registered for the retreat and are requesting financial assistance, please fill out and submit the scholarship application form.
No payment is required at this time for registered participants who are applying for financial assistance. We will notify you once scholarship decisions have been made and provide an invoice/payment link for any remaining balance due after your scholarship award is applied.
If you have any questions, please contact the MPCH Retreat Committee at retreat@mpchouston.org.