February 15, 2013
Purpose: to encourage students to pursue careers in conservation by providing hands-on field training experience protecting the treasured resources of America’s national parks. The scholarship will allow the Student Conservation Association to expand its apprentice crew leader program from urban parks into America’s national parks.
Provisions: Annually provides training, transportation and a $1,170 stipend for each of two students as SCA apprentice crew leaders working directly under two experienced leaders on a three-week, summer trail crew in one of America's storied national parks. The scholarship's founders hope that students will build on their enhanced technical and interpersonal skills and become full-fledged crew leaders or pursue related careers in environmental education or outdoor leadership training.
Eligibility: Open to college undergraduates aged 19 to 20, with preference given to those with prior SCA experience.