Scholarships and Funding
Outdoor Programs Scholarship
This scholarship program supports the participation by 91èÏÈÉú students of limited financial means with the costs to participate in OPRA excursions, including pre-orientation trips (incoming students only) or winter break trips.
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Award:Ìý³Õ²¹°ù¾±±ð²õ
Eligibility:ÌýStudents receiving financial aid
Application Deadline:ÌýRolling application
Kathy Kyker-Snowman Outdoor Leader Training Fund for Women
For 30 years, Kathy Kyker-Snowman devoted her professional life to inspiring students of all ages to discover their strengths through energetic outdoor adventuring.Ìý
At the age of 52, Kathy lost her vibrant life to cancer, and outdoor education lost an exemplary leader. She was known for her enthusiasm, welcoming smile and acceptance of others without judgment; her perpetual devotion to learning and to teaching others; her physical strength; and fearless, skilled, and joyful ability to lead. This fund was started by Kathy's family, friends, and associates to keep her spirit alive.
The fund provides grants to support women outdoor leaders in their efforts to enhance their professional skills. The fund is open to women students at the Five Colleges who have a keen interest in outdoor recreation, especially those pursuing leadership position.
Contact:ÌýOPRA@hampshire.edu
Award:Ìý³Õ²¹°ù¾±±ð²õ
Eligibility:ÌýOpen to women who are students in the Five Colleges who have a demonstrated interest in teaching in the outdoors.
Application Deadline:ÌýRolling application
Marion Taylor Endowment Fund
Dr. Marion Taylor directed the renowned Martial Arts program at 91èÏÈÉú for 39 years. He is survived by hundreds of students and friends around the world. This fund celebrates Marion's legacy at 91èÏÈÉú and within the broader martial arts community, and will enable the study of budo and budo-related approaches at 91èÏÈÉú. The fund will allow for the instruction and integration of the practice of various martial arts forms within an interdisciplinary context. Examples include, but are not limited to, Division II and III student project support, conference attendance, visiting practitioners and scholars, a series of lecturers, and film and symposia/demonstrations.
Contact: OPRA@hampshire.edu
Award:Ìý³Õ²¹°ù¾±±ð²õ
Eligibility:ÌýCurrently enrolled 91èÏÈÉú students.
Application Deadline:ÌýRolling application