Scholarships The Midwest Region awards scholarships based on financial need; these are available for a Basic Intensive Training, Advanced Intensive Training, or Certification Week. Scholarships are usually $250, and intended to assist with the expense of training. (The rest of the cost being shared between the participant and the instructor providing the training.) We are currently able to offer $2000.00 in scholarships per year. Scholarships are awarded twice per year, on December 1st and May 1st. Submission Deadlines are: Nov. 15th for January to June Intensive Trainings and April. 15th for July to December Intensive Trainings. The Scholarship Application Form in pdf.