Hoodoo Bible Study Work‑Study Scholarship Assessment

6. Did you complete the Genesis Community practice in January 2026? * Yes, completed all practices Partially completed (please explain) No, but I'm ready to commit now

7. Have you received a reading confirming Bible Study is your next step? * Yes (please share who gave you the reading) No, but I will before Feb 18 No, I'm discerning without formal reading

8. Why do you want to join Hoodoo Bible Study? (150-300 words) *

9. What does reciprocity mean to you in spiritual practice? (100-200 words) *

10. Why are you applying for work-study specifically? Be honest about your financial situation. (100-150 words) *

11. Can you commit to the following? (Check all) * Attending live classes Feb-June (or watching recordings within 48 hours) Completing weekly practices/homework 3-5 hours monthly service work (February-June 2026) Respectful, engaged participation in community

12. What are your strongest skills? (Check all that apply) * Written communication (editing, proofreading, writing) Social media (posting, engagement, content sharing) Organization (spreadsheets, documentation, filing systems) Technical (website, Zoom, troubleshooting, Podia platforms) Community building (moderation, welcoming new members) Research (finding sources, fact-checking, compiling info) Graphic design (basic images, formatting documents) Administrative (scheduling, email management, coordination) Other (please specify)

13. Rank which service areas interest you most (1-6, with 1 being most interested): *

14. Technology comfort level: * Very comfortable (can troubleshoot, learn new platforms easily) Comfortable (can navigate with minimal guidance) Learning (willing but need clear instructions)

15. What's your realistic monthly capacity? * 3 hours (minimum requirement) 5 hours 7+ hours

16. Best days/times for service work: *

17. How do you prefer to receive tasks/feedback? (Check all that apply) * Email Slack/Discord Text message Weekly check-in calls Other (please specify)

18. How quickly can you typically respond to requests? * Same day Within 24-48 hours Within 3-5 days (need advance notice)

19. When someone criticizes your work or approach, what's your typical first response? * I immediately feel defensive and want to explain why they're wrong I feel hurt but take time to consider if there's truth in it I listen, ask clarifying questions, then decide if it applies I shut down and withdraw emotionally Other (please describe)

20. You see another student receiving praise or recognition for something you also did but weren't acknowledged for. How do you typically respond? * I feel resentful and it's hard to be happy for them I notice the feeling but don't let it control my actions I'm genuinely happy for them; recognition isn't why I serve I immediately compare myself and feel "less than" I speak up and make sure my contribution is also recognized Other (please describe)

21. Someone in the community shares a struggle you've personally experienced. Your first impulse is to: * Jump in immediately with advice based on what worked for you Share your own story in detail to show them they're not alone Hold space and listen without making it about my experience Feel triggered and need to step away to process my own emotions first Point them to resources or suggest they get a reading Other (please describe)

22. You're given feedback that your service work needs improvement. Honestly, how would you likely respond? (150 words max) *

23. A student reaches out to you privately asking for spiritual advice about a serious personal situation (divorce, health crisis, money emergency). What do you do? * Give them the advice/guidance-I have experience with this Offer to pray with them or do a quick reading to help Listen compassionately, then direct them to get a proper reading from an elder Feel uncomfortable and ignore the message Tell Yayi immediately that someone is asking for guidance Other (please describe)

24. You disagree with something Yayi teaches. It contradicts what you learned elsewhere or what you believe. What do you do? * Keep it to myself and just focus on my service tasks Ask Yayi directly for clarification in a respectful way Post in the forum asking if others also noticed the contradiction Decide this path isn't for me and stop engaging Continue serving but internally dismiss that teaching Other (please describe)

25. On a scale of 1-5, how often do you find yourself in the role of "helper," "fixer," or "rescuer" in relationships? * 1 - Rarely, I maintain healthy boundaries 2 - Sometimes, when someone really needs it 3 - Often, people come to me with their problems 4 - Very often, I'm usually the one people lean on 5 - Always, I can't help but jump in when someone's struggling

26. Someone posts something in the community that you find triggering or offensive. Before responding, you typically: * React immediately-if something's wrong, it needs to be called out Feel upset but take 24-48 hours to cool down before responding Ask someone I trust if I'm overreacting before saying anything Assume good intent and ask clarifying questions first Leave the community or disengage rather than address it Report it to Yayi without engaging directly Other (please describe)

27. You're having a difficult week personally (grief, stress, exhaustion, crisis). You have service tasks due. What do you typically do? * Push through anyway-people are counting on me Communicate early that I need an extension or break Do the bare minimum to get it done Feel guilty and stressed but don't say anything until it's past due Disappear without communicating until I feel better Other (please describe)

28. Have you ever been told (by friends, family, therapists, spiritual workers) that you have difficulty with: * Boundaries (saying no, over-giving, taking on others' emotions) Receiving feedback or criticism Making everything about you/centering yourself Rescuing or fixing others Authority or being told what to do Completing commitments when things get hard None of the above Prefer not to answer

29. Are you currently in any of the following situations? (Check all that apply) * Active mental health crisis (suicidal ideation, severe depression, etc.) Unmanaged trauma that easily gets triggered Substance abuse or addiction (active, not in recovery) Unstable housing or extreme financial crisis Abusive relationship you're currently in Recent major loss (death, divorce, job loss) within last 3 months Chronic illness flare-up or health emergency None of the above Prefer not to answer

30. Be honest: Are you applying for work-study primarily because you want/need: (Check all that apply) * Free access to teaching I can't afford right now Spiritual guidance/mentorship from Yayi Community support for personal struggles To serve and give back while learning To be close to the work and deepen my practice To build skills for my own future teaching/business Other (please explain)

31. If we offered you a payment plan for Bible Study instead of work-study (example: $50/month for 5 months instead of full tuition upfront), would you: * Take the payment plan-I can afford small amounts Still prefer work-study-even $50/month is too much right now Not sure, depends on the amount Take payment plan if work-study isn't approved

32. In 100-150 words: What's the difference between service and spiritual bypassing? *

33. Complete this sentence honestly: "When I'm serving others, I feel ... " (Select all that apply) * Fulfilled and aligned with my purpose Needed and valuable Distracted from my own problems Closer to God/Ancestors/Spirit Exhausted but can't stop Resentful if I'm not appreciated Peaceful and grounded Anxious if I'm not doing enough Other (please describe)

34. A student posts in the forum asking if they should do a money spell before paying their bills. You notice this is asking for spiritual advice/divination. What do you do? (150-300 words) *

35. Someone sends an angry email saying "Yayi's teaching contradicts what I learned from [another teacher]. Which one is right?" How would you respond? (150-300 words) *

36. You're assigned to take notes during a class, but Yayi goes deep into a story that touches your own trauma. You start crying and can't focus. What do you do? (150-300 words) *

37. Can you maintain confidentiality? * Yes - I understand I may see student names, emails, personal shares and will keep them private I have questions about this (please explain)

38. Can you separate your personal practice from your service role? * Yes - I can help others while doing my own work I'm not sure (please explain)

39. If you're accepted, what boundaries do you need to set to protect your energy while serving? (100-200 words) *

40. Hoodoo Bible Study meets once per month. Between sessions, you're responsible for your own practice and study. Can you stay motivated and engaged with only monthly live teaching? * Yes - I'm self-directed and will use the forum/materials between classes Probably - I might need accountability partners (which we offer) No - I need weekly structure and guidance (consider 1:1 mentorship instead)

41. Do you already have a basic Hoodoo practice established? * Yes - I have an Ancestral altar, do cleansing work, have some divination practice Somewhat - I'm building my practice but have foundation No - I'm brand new to Hoodoo (Bible Study might be premature for you)

Hoodoo Bible Study Work-Study Application