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[outdated] Scholarship Mentoring Announcement
Added 2025-07-26 08:52:18 +0000 UTC[Note the updated two tiers: https://www.patreon.com/posts/scholarship-new-136080716 ]
Folks, I've been waiting to be able to do this for a long time. Thanks to the growing support of my patrons, I'm now in the position where I can open up a limited number of scholarship mentoring slots; A deeply discounted tier that is otherwise identical to the full-price Mentoring tier. (Please see here for all details on mentoring https://www.patreon.com/posts/77454623)
Aside: As someone who is primarily an educator, my growth plans for this channel do not involve hiring a team and running daily videos with adverts on everything - no. Others are welcome to that space.
My goals are to help more people, make higher-quality work, do better research (make fewer mistakes...) and invest my time and any surplus money from the Patreon into doing it all better. Also, maybe more podcasts? They're great.
SO: This greatly discounted mentoring tier is open to the following groups that have been, up till now, underrepresented in my mentees:
Students (16yo and over)
Women, trans, non-binary & other marginalised genders
Racially minoritised people
People on a fixed income (pension, disability benefits, etc)
Or disadvantaged in other ways I've not thought of (email me to discuss!)
To save this tier for just the people who need it, I ask that if possible, when you first message me, please leave me in no doubt as to why the scholarship is right for you. (for students, that's easy: just email me from your university .edu/ac.uk/etc email)
Sign up here, and let's chat: https://www.patreon.com/noboilerplate/membership
I acknowledge that this kind of affirmative action is a blunt tool, but given the constraints of Patreon (I already have SO many tiers...), I think adding any more granularity would result in MORE confusion! Thank you for your understanding here.j I'm not a big-brain sociology genius, I am but a humble DJ/webmaster who wants to help in this small, imperfect way.
If you do not think that all the above groups deserve this affirmative action, I believe this video may help you understand my position: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Thank you all ❤
Comments
Indeed. I hope to make life a little easier, in the small way I can.
No Boilerplate
2025-08-03 10:24:32 +0000 UTCThank you so much for your kinds words, Adam!
No Boilerplate
2025-08-03 10:22:47 +0000 UTCIt's so nice to read this especially today when existing as a trans person is already perceived to be a threat to society or some political statement by some weirdos
Nightcat
2025-08-03 08:45:09 +0000 UTCYou know, you’re probably the creator that has earned my respect and trust as a viewer the fastest, and these kinds of initiatives are part of why. I sincerely admire the fact that as soon as you’re in a comfortable/privileged position, you use that position to give back and improve the lives of others, especially those who are not in those positions of privilege. I believe this says a lot about the kind of person you are, which is exemplary. I’m still in the beginning stages of my career and your example is an inspiring one. I’m glad you’ve found a community and place where you can make a difference and I look forward to seeing where this gets you and those you mentor!
Adam Bonny
2025-07-30 13:01:16 +0000 UTC
