Award: Summer trip offer by ARCC focused on outdoor adventure and service to others. See below for adventure options.
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Candidates: Big Sky high school students in 9th-11th grades. Students must be 15 years of age before June 1, 2026.
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Criteria: This award is for students who exhibit leadership skills, volunteerism, and a passion for the outdoors and/or adventure. This is not a need-based scholarship.
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Program Options:
Alaska: Leadership in the Last Frontier
Belize: Caribbean Reef Conservation
California: Pacific Marine Biology  
Costa Rica: Cloud Forest Community Initiative
Peru: Secrets of the Sacred Valley

Application Deadline: March 15, 2026

Application Process: Applicants will fill out an eligibility form to ensure they qualify for the scholarship opportunity. Once determined to be eligible, applicants will be directed to an online application that includes questions about contact information, personal goals and interests, and a request for a reference in support of their application.

Review Process: Top candidates will be interviewed in late March or early April.
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Notification: Decisions made by the end of April.
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Note: Children of Yellowstone Club employees at the Director level and above are not eligible to apply.