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For Individual Students
We offer need-based, full-tuition scholarships to individual students looking to embark on an expedition. These scholarships cover the cost of course tuition for a 5- or 8-day expedition in Colorado or Utah. Plus, students can borrow all gear, boots, and most clothing needed from our gear library.
For Individual Students
Any student enrolled in one of our expeditions is eligible to apply for a partial scholarship. Partial scholarships are need-based and can cover 10-30% of the full cost of tuition. Partial scholarships are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information about our partial scholarship opportunities and availability, please contact [email protected].
For Individual Students
We are a proud member of the Dever Public School (DPS) My Spark program, which provides up to $1,000 to eligible middle school students to participate in youth activities. Any DPS middle school student that qualifies for free or reduced lunch is eligible to apply for My Spark through the Denver Public Schools Foundation.
The My Spark funds can be used to participate in our 5-day Intro to Adventure or 8-day Alpine Backpacking expedition in Colorado this summer. The My Spark scholarship can be used in combination with the COBS partial scholarship. To use your My Spark funds on an Outward Bound adventure this summer, contact [email protected] to get your application started.
Individual students enrolled on an expedition have a variety of financing and college credit options. To learn more, contact our admissions team at [email protected].
You can receive college credit for your expedition through Western Colorado University. Additionally, some institutions award academic credit through independent study programs.
Use your Americorps Education Award to pay for course and receive college credit through Western Colorado University. Anyone can register – you do not have to be a current Western Colorado University student to use your award.
Use your 529 College Savings Accounts to help cover the cost of tuition when seeking college credit. We can accept 529 College Savings Plans through Western Colorado University’s Extended Studies program. Anyone can register – you do not have to be a current Western Colorado University student to use your Savings Plan or receive credit.
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