A Shared Investment
For more than seven years, AUTONOMY has helped individuals around the world develop greater self-reliance, competence, confidence, and independence through a unique combination of education, community, and practical application.
To support this mission, we created the AUTONOMY Scholarship Program. These scholarships are a shared investment between AUTONOMY and the individuals we serve — we invest in people who demonstrate commitment, contribution, initiative, and the desire to create meaningful change.
Scholarships are awarded as partial tuition grants that help bridge the gap for qualified applicants who are ready to take action. Combined with our flexible payment plans, they create a clear path of entry for anyone genuinely committed to their own transformation.
Scholarship Categories
Four pathways designed to recognise the diversity of how people contribute and grow.
Merit Scholarship
Recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional initiative, achievement, leadership, research, entrepreneurship, creativity, teaching, content creation, or meaningful contributions within their field. People who consistently strive for excellence and show a commitment to growth through their actions.
Freedom Movement Scholarship
Awarded to individuals actively advancing human freedom, voluntary cooperation, independent media, alternative education, local resilience, or community building — those already investing their time, energy, and resources into a freer, more self-reliant society.
Producer Scholarship
For individuals actively building businesses, projects, organizations, creative works, or educational initiatives. AUTONOMY exists to help people move from consumption to production — this accelerates those already creating value.
Transformation Scholarship
Recognizes a sincere commitment to changing the trajectory of one's life through personal responsibility, disciplined action, skill development, and continuous growth — for those who have decided to stop waiting for change and start creating it.
AUTONOMY Scholarships are awarded as partial tuition grants. Award amounts are determined individually based on each applicant's qualifications, circumstances, commitment, and alignment with the AUTONOMY mission. Because funding is limited, awards are granted on a first-come, first-served basis while funds remain. Availability may vary throughout the year.
How It Works
A straightforward four-step process from application to enrollment.
Apply
Complete the short video application via our scholarship portal.
Review
Richard Grove and the AUTONOMY Administrative Review Panel review every application, evaluating commitment, contribution, initiative, mission alignment, and community fit.
Decision
Applicants are typically notified within 14 days. Submitting an application does not guarantee an award.
Why We Offer Scholarships
The purpose of the program is to identify and invest in people committed to becoming more capable, responsible, self-reliant, and effective — in service to themselves, their families, their businesses, and their communities.
The right opportunity combined with the right commitment can create profound, lasting change. If you believe AUTONOMY can help you move forward more effectively, we encourage you to apply.
Carpe Diem,
The AUTONOMY Team
Not sure where to start?
Join our free AUTONOMY Roundtable — a live strategic conversation about the skills and mindsets that create lasting value. It's the best first step before committing to anything.
Join the Free RoundtableWhat Our Graduates Say
The AUTONOMY community is built on real people achieving real results.
Dan Anderson
Season 12Gold package member
"Thanks Rich, Your work is important and I appreciate it... It shows by the people who work with you too."
Purpose/Direction
Adam Turner
Season 1Gold package member
"I would love to be a part of your personal coaching. I consider you one of the bright lights in the world, I'm following your work daily. Thank you for this opportunity, I'm in!"
Parenting/Education
Darrell Becker
Season 1Gold package member
"I work with Rich each week in his mastermind group, so I'm in on his upcoming work ahead of time. It took seconds for me to decide, given his track record for success. I purchased with sweat equity, which is a no-brainer. I work with Rich to make sure his messages are clear and reach a bigger audience. We speak..."
Community
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Eric Ferland
Season 1Gold package member
"Previous subscriber. Didn't take long at all , only had to wait til payday since 299 USD for me is almost 450CDN. Critical thinking ... I do some of it but I want to be awesome at it, I feel this would help. I follow my instincts and this seemed like an opportunity I couldn't pass up. I do feel..."
Critical Thinking
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Luis Palacios
Season 1Gold package member
"I purchased for myself. I received an e-mail from Mr. Grove. The original e-mail got me immediately interested. I've been constantly trying to improve my thinking. The idea that I might get coaching on this front from someone I respect and admire was enough to convince me. Reading further, the idea that I might be able to define life on..."
Purpose/Direction
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Christopher McMillon
Season 1Gold package member
"I bought it for myself. I'm a member of the Tragedy and Hope community and I first heard of it through an email from the group. About a week. I'm hoping it will help me gain confidence and knowledge in the business world. I trust Richard Grove completely and once I worked out that it was within my budget, I..."
Income
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Daniel McCarthy
Season 1Gold package member
"For myself. T&H Subscriber. Not wanting to have a job I don't like; wanting to make a living doing what I want. The initial piece written by Rich describing what the course would do. I had nothing to ask before purchase. I love to research and write, and enjoy conversing about interesting subjects; all of which leads me to think..."
Communication
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Anthony Reurink
Season 1Gold package member
"For myself. I received an email because I was a previous subscriber. Somewhere around a day. I'm in need of some direction and advice. A way to pursue my passion and earn enough money to live comfortably. When I read the email that described what the course offered. All the information I needed was provided on the fundraiser page. I..."
Purpose/Direction
Click to read full testimonial
Adam Turner
Season 1Gold package member
"For myself, and hopefully If I can come to a good understanding of the process, promote it to people I think it would help. I received an email because I am a current subscriber. Since I'm very familiar with Rich's vast array of work, it took me .0001 seconds to make a decision. I'm looking to come to a better..."
Purpose/Direction
Click to read full testimonial
Martin Hunsinger
Season 1Gold package member
"Myself. I looked at the email and considered your price, my budget, the value I trust you to bring and potential the course offered me as well as my bias to support you. I understand your focus on Autonomy and the name had me immediately. I assumed the value you could bring and I definitely wanted to participate before the..."
Purpose/Direction
Click to read full testimonial
Dan Anderson
Season 12Gold package member
"Thanks Rich, Your work is important and I appreciate it... It shows by the people who work with you too."
Purpose/Direction
Adam Turner
Season 1Gold package member
"I would love to be a part of your personal coaching. I consider you one of the bright lights in the world, I'm following your work daily. Thank you for this opportunity, I'm in!"
Parenting/Education
Darrell Becker
Season 1Gold package member
"I work with Rich each week in his mastermind group, so I'm in on his upcoming work ahead of time. It took seconds for me to decide, given his track record for success. I purchased with sweat equity, which is a no-brainer. I work with Rich to make sure his messages are clear and reach a bigger audience. We speak..."
Community
Click to read full testimonial
Eric Ferland
Season 1Gold package member
"Previous subscriber. Didn't take long at all , only had to wait til payday since 299 USD for me is almost 450CDN. Critical thinking ... I do some of it but I want to be awesome at it, I feel this would help. I follow my instincts and this seemed like an opportunity I couldn't pass up. I do feel..."
Critical Thinking
Click to read full testimonial
Luis Palacios
Season 1Gold package member
"I purchased for myself. I received an e-mail from Mr. Grove. The original e-mail got me immediately interested. I've been constantly trying to improve my thinking. The idea that I might get coaching on this front from someone I respect and admire was enough to convince me. Reading further, the idea that I might be able to define life on..."
Purpose/Direction
Click to read full testimonial
Christopher McMillon
Season 1Gold package member
"I bought it for myself. I'm a member of the Tragedy and Hope community and I first heard of it through an email from the group. About a week. I'm hoping it will help me gain confidence and knowledge in the business world. I trust Richard Grove completely and once I worked out that it was within my budget, I..."
Income
Click to read full testimonial
Daniel McCarthy
Season 1Gold package member
"For myself. T&H Subscriber. Not wanting to have a job I don't like; wanting to make a living doing what I want. The initial piece written by Rich describing what the course would do. I had nothing to ask before purchase. I love to research and write, and enjoy conversing about interesting subjects; all of which leads me to think..."
Communication
Click to read full testimonial
Anthony Reurink
Season 1Gold package member
"For myself. I received an email because I was a previous subscriber. Somewhere around a day. I'm in need of some direction and advice. A way to pursue my passion and earn enough money to live comfortably. When I read the email that described what the course offered. All the information I needed was provided on the fundraiser page. I..."
Purpose/Direction
Click to read full testimonial
Adam Turner
Season 1Gold package member
"For myself, and hopefully If I can come to a good understanding of the process, promote it to people I think it would help. I received an email because I am a current subscriber. Since I'm very familiar with Rich's vast array of work, it took me .0001 seconds to make a decision. I'm looking to come to a better..."
Purpose/Direction
Click to read full testimonial
Martin Hunsinger
Season 1Gold package member
"Myself. I looked at the email and considered your price, my budget, the value I trust you to bring and potential the course offered me as well as my bias to support you. I understand your focus on Autonomy and the name had me immediately. I assumed the value you could bring and I definitely wanted to participate before the..."
Purpose/Direction
Click to read full testimonial
Dan Anderson
Season 12Gold package member
"Thanks Rich, Your work is important and I appreciate it... It shows by the people who work with you too."
Purpose/Direction
Adam Turner
Season 1Gold package member
"I would love to be a part of your personal coaching. I consider you one of the bright lights in the world, I'm following your work daily. Thank you for this opportunity, I'm in!"
Parenting/Education
Darrell Becker
Season 1Gold package member
"I work with Rich each week in his mastermind group, so I'm in on his upcoming work ahead of time. It took seconds for me to decide, given his track record for success. I purchased with sweat equity, which is a no-brainer. I work with Rich to make sure his messages are clear and reach a bigger audience. We speak..."
Community
Click to read full testimonial
Eric Ferland
Season 1Gold package member
"Previous subscriber. Didn't take long at all , only had to wait til payday since 299 USD for me is almost 450CDN. Critical thinking ... I do some of it but I want to be awesome at it, I feel this would help. I follow my instincts and this seemed like an opportunity I couldn't pass up. I do feel..."
Critical Thinking
Click to read full testimonial
Meet Richard Grove
Forensic Historian · Educator · Founder of the University of Reason

Richard Grove is a forensic historian, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and former Wall Street whistleblower. After witnessing September 11th firsthand and exposing corporate wrongdoing under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, he spent two decades reverse-engineering how institutions, media, and education shape human behavior — then built the solution. He founded Tragedy and Hope, created the University of Reason, and distilled everything he learned into AUTONOMY: a 12-week Course of Action for independent thinking, self-education, and personal sovereignty. His work — including Grand Theft World, the Peace Revolution Podcast, The Ultimate History Lesson, and the History Blueprint — has reached millions and helped over 1,000 AUTONOMY students reclaim their capacity for independent thought and meaningful action.
"Everything I've learned in 20+ years of research, I've distilled into a single, practical 12-week system. Not to make you dependent on my thinking — but to give you the tools to think for yourself, build real value, and live on your own terms."
— Richard Grove
Ready to Invest in Your Future?
Applications are reviewed personally by Richard Grove and the AUTONOMY panel. If you're committed and ready, take the next step.
See If You QualifyAwarded as partial tuition grants. Submission does not guarantee an award.







