For many Friends, the Gathering is a big financial commitment, and FGC wants to make it possible for you. Scholarships and workgrants are available for most Gathering events. Early registrants have the best chance of receiving the support they need. Scholarship priority is given to Friends from meetings affiliated with FGC, and to volunteers who are receiving workgrants. Scholarship funds are not unlimited, and there is usually an upper limit to financial aid an individual or family may receive.

Workgrants

A workgrant is a fee waiver for specific volunteer service during the Gathering. Typical workgrants range from $200 to $400 for 3 to 4 hours of daily service at the Gathering. Workgrants are only available to adults (18 years and older, and not in the High School program), and are usually for returning Gathering attenders. We advise first-time attenders to request scholarship assistance instead of workgrants.

See descriptions of some Gathering workgrants

How to Apply for a Workgrant

Scholarships

Friends with financial need may request a scholarship from FGC when they register for the Gathering. Before May 1, priority is given to Friends attending meetings affiliated with FGC.. This means that if you are from a meeting which is not affiliated with FGC and you register in April, your scholarship request will be considered on May 1. Scholarship requests made after May 1st will be considered regardless of meeting affiliation.

How to Apply for Scholarship Assistance

Complete the “Scholarships” section when registering for the Gathering. Include a request for a specific amount. Registering early increases the likelihood of obtaining the maximum scholarship. FGC recommends that you register as early as possible, even if you do not yet know whether your meeting will be able to financially help you.

Maximum FGC Scholarships

The maximum financial aid is half the total cost of the Gathering in the least expensive accommodation option. For workgrant recipients and their families, the maximum scholarship available will be 50% of the balance after workgrants are applied. More information on the cost of accommodations is available here.

Exceptions to maximum:  Thanks to special funding, young adults from Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, may be exempt from these maximums. Other limited exceptions to the maximums may be made in the event of extraordinary circumstances.

Funding from Monthly and Yearly Meetings

Consider also asking your monthly meeting or yearly meeting for support. Many meetings are excited to help their members participate in the Gathering and have money available for spiritual nurture, Quaker education, intervisitation, etc.

What if My Financial Aid Need Is Not Met?

If the financial aid provided to you is not enough to allow you to attend, you may cancel without penalty if you cancel within one week of learning of your financial aid award.  

More Information about Financial Aid

Updated February 20, 2026

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