Scholarship

Disorient offers scholarships to help ease the cost of dues for those who need it. While we rely on most campers to pay full dues—camp averages around $1,050 per person—we know that cost can be a real barrier. If that’s the case for you, we invite you to apply. The form is simple, and we trust you to ask for what you need. If you're in a position to contribute more, your generosity helps keep Disorient accessible for all.

Program Guidelines

Disorient scholarships are offered on a sliding scale based on needs and contributions. Please carefully review the content below before applying.

Program Restrictions

— First-time campers are not eligible to apply.
— Scholarship is given based on the dues rate the applicant registered under.
— You may not submit an application on someone else’s behalf unless the applicant has a disability that prevents them from submitting it themselves.
— You must provide proof of your income and expenses; applications without documentation cannot be considered.

To apply, please email scholarships@disorient.camp with:
1. One paragraph on your plan for this year's burn
2. One paragraph on why you're requesting the scholarship
3. One of the following financial documentation:

* Proof of Income: Pay stubs, invoices, disability/unemployment benefit statements, letters from employers, or proof of freelance work.
* Non-Traditional Income or Expenses: Bank statements showing deposits or payments, self-maintained freelance work ledger, community support letters, a letter from the professor you’re doing that unpaid internship with, or affidavits explaining your financial situation.
* Tax Documentation: Tax returns or W-2 forms (2023 or 2024), or equivalent tax forms from other countries.
* Short paragraph explaining why above are not available or necessary.