Scholarships

Each year the Outdoor Program embarks on an expeditionary trip. These trips vary in duration and location, ranging from 7-14 days and anywhere in the contiguous 48 United States. There are many reasons to embark on a trip with us:

Radford University student riding a mountain bike on a local trail.

To challenge yourself
To find yourself
To experience the wilderness
To learn backcountry skills
To renew your energy
To prioritize your mental health

Transformational experiences that transcend the physical classroom empower our students to explore the world around them, often in ways not possible outside the benefit of a college setting. Outdoor adventures allow students the opportunity to directly interact with the tangible world that surrounds us and apply these experiences to many lifelong lessons.

Information for Applicants:

May request up to $500 to cover the cost of the trip and required personal equipment
Should have a financial need
Should be able to articulate why they are interested in participation and what they hope to gain from the experience
Recipients of the scholarship are required to submit a presentation of their experience to the Assistant Director for Outdoor Programs within one month of course completion. The presentation should explain/describe the trip, its impact on you as a person, and how you plan to use what you learned. Presentations can be videos, essays, or other creative expressions.

To enquire about our expeditionary trips or the scholarship, please contact the Assistant Director of Outdoor Programs.

The Outdoor Programs Scholarship Fund is supported wholly by individual contributors who find value in the power of expeditionary travel and education. Please consider making a donation and show your continued support for Radford University students and the value of expeditionary experiential education.