P26 Oregon Military + Veteran Statewide Peerpocalypse Scholarship Application

Oregon Military + Veteran Statewide Peerpocalypse 2026 Scholarship Application
Deadline: Peerpocalypse Scholarship Applications are due Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST.

Scholarships will only be offered to behavioral health consumers and/or peers who live in Oregon and identify as a veteran OR work with veterans and military-connected communities in Oregon. For the purpose of this application, “peer” and "behavioral health consumer" is defined as:
1. Person who is receiving, or has received services for a mental health condition, substance use disorder, or problem gambling disorder, or
2. Person who identifies as having lived experience with a mental health condition, substance use disorder, or problem gambling disorder, and
3. Person (ages 18+) who has served in the military, or
4. Person who is the parent, child, sibling, or caregiver of a similarly qualifying individual (ages 18+) who has served, or is serving, in the military.
This scholarship award covers the conference registration fee, a single-room hotel, and may provide additional funds to support those with additional barriers (ex. funds for food, gas, and mileage reimbursement).

Applicants will be informed of award decisions no later than March 13th, 2026. We will be notifying you via email.
Full Name*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
What is the name of the organization you work for? (if applicable)
About how large is the organization you work for? (if applicable)
Are you from a Governors Challenge state?*

YesNo
If Yes, which state?
Discharge Status:

Honorable/GeneralMedicalOtherPrefer not to answer
Campaign Ribbon Recieved?

YesNo
What is your t-shirt size? *
Do you feel that you meet the definition of "peer", as described at the top of this form?*

YesNo
Have you ever received a sponsorship or scholarship from OHA for a previous Peerpocalypse conference?*

YesNo
Are you applying for:*

Full In-Person ScholarshipFull Virtual Scholarship
How did you hear about this opportunity?
This scholarship is intended to remove barriers and support individuals from underrepresented communities who have historically had limited access to professional development.
Please select any identities, lived experiences, or community affiliations that apply to you.

Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color (BIPOC)Individual with limited access to professional development or system-level decision-making spacesLGBTQIA2S+Person experiencing other health-related social needs (e.g., food insecurity, transportation barriers)Person experiencing or who has experienced housing instability or homelessnessPerson from a rural communityPerson with a mental health disabilityPerson with a physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilityPerson with lived experience in mental health and/or substance use recoveryTribal member or affiliated with a Tribal communityVeteran or Veteran PeerYouth or young adultNot listed above / I prefer to self-describePrefer not to answerOther
Why would you like to attend Peerpocalypse this year? How will attending the conference help you meet your personal, professional, or advocacy goals?*
Are there specific barriers that you need support with addressing to attend the conference?
Examples include but are not limited to: Funds for food, gas, and mileage reimbursement.
By typing my name below, I certify the following:
1. That the answers in this application are true to the best of my knowledge.
2. That I give permission for this application and the information in it to be shared with members of the sponsorship review committee, which will include OHA staff and volunteers from the peer community.
3. That if I am selected for a in-person or virtual sponsorship, I am available for conference attendance from May 4 to May 7, 2026.
Full Name*
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Oregon Military + Veteran Statewide Peerpocalypse 2026 Scholarship Application