
IMPACT
Your Gift Changes Lives
Scholarships open the door for Indigenous youth and researchers to participate, train, and publish.
Each seat strengthens ethical psychedelic science, language revitalization, ecological stewardship, and intercultural collaboration.
Highlights
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Co-authored and peer-reviewed outputs with Indigenous researchers
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Intercultural methods are applied in universities, clinics, and labs
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Youth research training and future leadership pathways

Ways to Sponsor
Prefer a different amount? Choose a costum contribution


Pair with another donor to complete one scholarship
$2,500 USD

Monthly Option
Complete one seat over the program timeframe.
$625 / month × 8
Half Seat
Full Seat
Covers the full 8-month journey for one scholar
$5,000 USD
Selection & Eligibility
All scholarship recipients are selected through a community-guided process that considers readiness, safety, and alignment with program ethics. Eligibility includes interview, references, and adherence to IRB/REC ethics where applicable.
Empower
Growth
Sponsor a Seat — Indigenous-Led Research Scholarship
Help an student or researcher complete an 8-month journey that unites science and ancestral wisdom: preparation, a 10-day immersion in Colombia, and integration supported by Kamëntsá elders and mentors.
What your gift makes possible
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Full participation in the program (prep → immersion → integration)
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Mentorship with Kamëntsá knowledge holders and researchers
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Research support (structured observation, case studies, integration toolkits)
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Community reciprocity (language, ecology, cultural initiatives)
Ways to sponsor
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$5,000 — Full Seat (recommended): funds one complete scholarship
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$2,500 — Half Seat: pair with another sponsor to complete a seat
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$625/month × 8: complete one seat over the program timeline
Prefer another amount? Choose a custom contribution.
Name Your Scholar (optional)
You may nominate a specific student or researcher in the form. Eligibility and community review ensure fit and safety. If your nominee is ineligible or declines, your gift supports the next eligible applicant.
Receipts & tax status
Donations are processed through our registered partners/fiscal sponsors (e.g., Drug Science in the UK/EU, CSN in the US). Official receipts are issued by the relevant sponsor; Gift Aid may apply for UK taxpayers.
Stewardship & updates
You’ll receive a confirmation, a mid-program note, and an impact summary after completion. Recognition can be public or anonymous—you choose.
Questions?
Write to info@oioc.co with the subject “Sponsor a Seat”.
Quick Questions (FAQ)
Curious about sponsoring? Below are answers to some of the key questions
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Donations are processed through our registered partners and fiscal sponsors where applicable. Receipts are provided for your records.
Can I remain anonymous?
Yes. You may opt out of public acknowledgment at any time.
What if my nominee isn’t eligible?
We’ll contact you. You can propose another nominee or direct your gift to the general scholarship pool.
Do sponsors influence selection?
Nominations are welcome, and all selections follow community-guided criteria and ethics review.
What updates will I receive?
Confirmation on donation, a mid-program note, and a completion impact summary.








