NOLS Application

Alaska Geographic is a proud partner of the National Outdoor Leadership School's (NOLS) “Peak Scholars” program. This means that Alaska Geographic has the opportunity to nominate a teen from our youth programs for full scholarships to participate in a NOLS course, which takes people on incredible expeditions to remote parts of Alaska and beyond. On these courses, students learn leadership skills and outdoor skills like backpacking and/or sea kayaking.

Read more about the Peak Scholars program here: https://www.nols.edu/en/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/

APPLICATIONS DUE BY FEBRUARY 20, 2023 AT 11:59P
Do NOT submit an application through NOLS.
Applicants will be notified by AK Geo on February 22, 2023, with the NOLS paperwork due on February 28th.

Application

Name(Required)

First Last

Please select the AK Geo trip you attended in 2022:(Required)

Please select the course(s) you are both available and interested in attending:(Required)

Alaska Backpacking and Sea Kayaking: June 1-30, ages 16+

Alaska Backpacking: June 3-July 2, ages 16+

Alaska Backpacking: June 3-July 2, ages 16&17

Alaska Backpacking: June 12-July 11, ages 16&17

Alaska Backpacking: July 15-Aug 13, ages 16&17

Alaska Backpacking: July 15-Aug 13, ages 18+

Alaska Backpacking and Sea Kayaking: July 16-Aug 14, ages 16&17

I need help choosing

NOLS course descriptions here:
Backpacking and Sea Kayaking: https://www.nols.edu/en/coursefinder/courses/alaska-backpacking-and-sea-kayaking-AKX1/
Backpacking: https://www.nols.edu/en/coursefinder/courses/alaska-backpacking-AKW1/

The NOLS Peak Scholars is designed to provide opportunities for students who would otherwise not have access to a NOLS expedition. Please select an option below:(Required)

I meet this criteria. I could not attend a NOLS expedition without this scholarships.

I do not meet this criteria. I could attend a NOLS expedition without this scholarship.

I'm not sure

Why do you want to attend a NOLS course?(Required)

NOLS Expeditions are more physically and emotionally intensive than AK Geo courses. Please explain why you're interested in a more intensive expedition experience:(Required)

Do you have any questions?

We are unable to provide travel to Anchorage for this opportunity. Please select "yes" below to acknowledge this.(Required)

Yes, I understand travel to Anchorage is not covered

Yes, I understand travel to Anchorage is not covered AND if I'm selected, I would like to discuss possible ways to fundraise for my travel costs

Your Email(Required)

Your Phone Number

Your Birthday(Required)

Parent/Guardian Name A(Required)

Parent/Guardian Name B

Parent/Guardian Email A(Required)

Parent/Guardian Email B

Parent/Guardian Phone Number A(Required)

Parent/Guardian Phone Number B(Required)

NOLS Interest

Application