Marmot, an outdoor product company for over thirty years, and Outward Bound have established a scholarship program for outstanding students with demonstrated leadership potential and financial need. The Marmot Leadership Scholarship is a full-tuition award to attend a 50-day Summer Semester or Wilderness Leader Course. One deserving student is awarded this scholarship each year and is outfitted for the course in Marmot outerwear.
This year's Marmot Scholar is David Nokovic. Originally from Colorado, David recently completed his freshman year at Portland State University. A passionate environmentalist, David is the regional coordinator at his school for the Sierra Student Coalition. This past year he organized 40 Pacific Northwest students to attend a conference in DC to lobby for a nation-wide renewable energy grid. Through the Clinton Global Initiative, David is heading a solar energy project. He is also an avid runner.
David will be chronicling his experiences on the Wilderness Instructor Course, June 25 to August 13, on the Outward Bound website. Click here to read David's journal. David will learn the skills necessary for an entry level job in the field of outdoor education. The course takes place in the North Cascades and the San Juan Islands of Puget Sound of Washington. In addition to building skills in sea kayaking, mountaineering, and rock climbing, David will learn about risk management and group facilitation. The course also includes Wilderness First Responder and Leave No Trace courses.
Eligibility
The Marmot Leadership Scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior (age 17+) or college/university student (maximum age of 23). The scholarship is awarded annually to a student with leadership experience and financial need. Examples of leadership experience may include: student government, community service, or other activities where the student has demonstrated a determination for excellence. Former Outward Bound scholarship recipients are not eligible.
Logistics: The Marmot Leadership Scholarship recipient is responsible for the $100 application fee, $100 transportation fee, personal transportation, boots and some personal clothing required for course. The scholarship recipient is required to keep a journal on course which will be posted periodically on the Outward Bound website. In addition, the recipient may be featured in Outward Bound and Marmot print and online publications.
Available Courses:Applicants must pick one of the courses below to be eligible for consideration under the Marmot Leadership Scholarship: Minnesota Summer Semester (MIS971), Rocky Mountain Summer Semester (COS971), Minnesota Wilderness Leader Course - Youth Skills (MII971), Northwest Wilderness Leader Course (WII971).
To Apply
Step 1: Download the Marmot Leadership Scholarship Application Packet and fill out electronically.
Step 2: Submit the complete Marmot Leadership Scholarship Application prior to the close of business on February 15, 2009. Applications may be submitted anytime prior to the deadline, but will not be reviewed until February 16, 2009. The Marmot Scholar will be announced and all other applicants will be contacted by March 2, 2009.
A complete application includes:
Marmot Leadership Scholarship Application, Essay Questions, and Financial Application
A $100 application fee, which is not processed until you accept your scholarship award.
At least one letter of recommendation from someone who can attest to your leadership qualities, experience and/or potential.
A copy of your (and/or your parents) most recent Federal Tax Return(s) (1040 Tax Form and associated Schedules and Forms) . If the student is under 21 or not self-supporting, income information from both parents is required.
Please send completed application to:
EMAIL: scholarships@outwardbound.org Subject Line: Marmot Application - Student Name
FAX: 866-851-7738, Attention: Scholarship Coordinator, Marmot Application
MAIL: Scholarship Coordinator, Marmot Application. Outward Bound, 910 Jackson St., Golden, CO 80401
Please contact the Scholarship Department, at 888-837-5204 ext. 2433 (toll free) or email scholarships@outwardbound.org with questions.
