Gaia Community + Ode Magazine -- Scholarship 2009

Gaia Community provides an oasis for those of us committed to waking up, listening to our deepest calling, and living the lives we were meant to live—while empowering and inspiring others to do the same.

Ode Magazine collects stories and positive news about the people and ideas that are changing the world for the better.

If you're here, you're probably one of us, sharing our vision for a brighter planet. You understand how crucial it is to hold a shared dream for the future, and to keep an attitude of optimism and appreciation and positivity, so that you can be a beacons of hope for others.

In the spirit of this, Gaia Community and Ode Magazine are offering a $1000 scholarship to those two individuals with the most inspiring answers to four crucial questions.

To apply, first join our Scholarship Group (click here). There, you'll find a link to the application, where you'll be invited to answer, in a few short sentences:

• What is your purpose?
• What is your wish for the world?
• Why is optimism intelligent?
• What do you plan to do next to brighten the future of the planet?

We think just writing out these replies will help better the world—after all, one of the first steps in realizing your greatest potential is getting clear on what that potential is! Also, you'll be able connect with other inspired and impassioned visionaries like you.

With that, welcome to Gaia, and best of luck with your application!