Southeast Unitarian Universalist Summer Institute

SUUSI offers scholarships to individuals and families wishing who would otherwise be unable to attend without financial assistance. Funds that are offered through SUUSIships come mostly from donations by members of the SUUSI community and thus are limited to what’s been given. SUUSIship awards are based upon financial need and aim to help individuals and families bridge a financial gap so that they can participate in SUUSI activities. Those who receive SUUSIship awards are asked to provide a maximum of 10 hours of volunteer work time in exchange for your award.

If you wish to give to SUUSIships please indicate "SUUSIships" on any relevant checks made out to SUUSI. You may also give during SUUSI registration and there are several other opportunities to give at SUUSI. For more information on how you can contribute, contact the SUUSI Treasurer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To be considered in the first round of SUUSIship awards, applications must be received by April 18. All requests and applications are kept strictly confidential.

A SUUSIship application can be started at any time, but applicants are required to register for SUUSI before finishing their SUUSIship application.  Be sure to include everyone in your SUUSI registration, who will be part of your SUUSIship application.  When you reach the payment page, you will be given the option to pay with a SUUSIship.  A link to the SUUSIship application will be available after that. 

You may continue to edit your application until you submit it.  After that you may view your application, but you may not edit it.  Please email changes to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

In addition to basic information like your name, address, and UU congregation, you will need the following information:

• any years (as an adult) you have previously received a SUUSIship
• names of all people to be covered by your SUUSIship.  Please ensure all of these people are part of your regular SUUSI registration.
• years of previous SUUSI and other UU related conferences you’ve attended
• the name, position and email address of someone in leadership at a UU congregation or organization (including SUUSI) that has agreed to serve as a Supportive Reference for your application. You can also provide and address and phone number to help us reach them if email doesn’t work
• an electronic or paper copy of the first page of your 1040 Federal Tax form (with the Social Security Number blanked out if you wish); you’ll need to enter your 2012 adjusted gross income in the application.  You must send electronic copies or mail paper copies of your Tax forms to the SUUSIship coordinator.  Contact information will be available in the application process.
• the amount you can provide to attend SUUSI

We would really prefer that you submit the application online, but if you really can’t/don’t want to do the online application, you can e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request a MS Word or pdf version. If you print and complete the application by hand, please scan and e-mail it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or snail-mail it to the address below.  Also, you can e-mail or snail-mail your tax return information as above.

SUUSIShips c/o
Susan Hill
13212 125th Avenue NE
Kirkland, WA 98034

If you have any questions concerning the SUUSIship application, you may e-mail Susan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . If you wish to be considered in the first round of applications, it is important that your information reach Susan by April 18, 2013 or be postmarked by that date. This will allow the SUUSIship committee to inform you of your award in time to get the lowest possible rate for attending SUUSI. If you submit an application after that but before July 10, 2013, it can still be considered for funding if there are still fund available.

If you receive a SUUSIship you will receive a listing of volunteer opportunities at SUUSI. Those who receive SUUSIship awards are asked to provide a maximum of 10 hours of volunteer work time in exchange for your award. The number of hours that you will be asked to work will be dependent upon the size of your award and your age. Paperwork concerning your acceptance of your SUUSIship and your commitment to volunteer will be sent to you as soon as you have been notified of your award.