National Geographic Student Expeditions Scholarship Program
The National Geographic Student Expeditions Scholarship Program provides financial support for students seeking educational summer experiences who could otherwise not afford them.
The program enables us to provide opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds and enhances the group dynamic and the learning opportunities for everyone involved. Last year we provided full scholarships to 14 students from all around the country. Many reported back that the experience had made a significant positive impact on their lives and transformed their outlook on the world.
National Geographic has made an initial donation to the scholarship fund. However, the long-term success of our scholarship program will depend on the generosity of donors. One hundred percent of donations go directly to funding future scholarship students. Your support is greatly appreciated!
The National Geographic scholarship program generally considers students whose parents' combined income is less than $50,000 and who have few assets. A number of full scholarships will be awarded to eligible students in the summer of 2010. Please note that we expect to receive many scholarship applications and allocation of scholarship funds is competitive. Students wishing to apply for aid through the fund must submit the following by March 1, 2010:
- Completed 2010 Scholarship Application Form (PDF)
- Completed 2010 Application Form (PDF)
- Parents'/guardians' most recent federal tax returns
- Two completed Teacher References
- A statement explaining parents' need for financial support based on their financial obligations and assets
Note: The $700 deposit is waived for scholarship applicants
