Explorer Scholarship | EF Explore America

We believe every student should have the opportunity to discover the history, culture and beauty of North America firsthand. The Explorer Scholarship is one way we help make that possible. Every year we award $50,000 worth of scholarships to select students from around the country.

How to Apply: Complete the application below; write a brief essay (no more than 250 words) answering the below question:

Why do you want to go on this EF Explore America Tour?

Explorer Scholarship application deadline
All students traveling between January 1, 2027 and December 31, 2028 are eligible to apply for the 2025 and 2026 Explorer Scholarships. Deadline dates for applications vary depending on your travel date:

Travel dates	Deadline	Winner Announcement
January - February 2027	July 31, 2026	August 15, 2026
March - April 2027	September 30, 2026	October 15, 2026
May - June 2027	November 30, 2026	December 15, 2026
July - August 2027	January 31, 2027	February 15, 2027
September - October 2027	March 31, 2027	April 15, 2027
November - December 2027	May 31, 2027	June 15, 2027
January - February 2028	July 31, 2027	August 15, 2027
March - April 2028	September 30, 2027	October 15, 2027
May - June 2028	November 30, 2027	December 15, 2027
July - August 2028	January 31, 2028	February 15, 2028
September - October 2028	March 31, 2028	April 15, 2028
November - December 2028	May 31, 2028	June 15, 2028

If you require an accommodation for your application, please email: efeatravelersupport@ef.com.

Student Customer Account Number

To find your Customer Number, log in to your EF account at efexploreamerica.com/login and click on the student's tour and the account number will appear at the top under the tour name. Starts in 5, 6, 7 or 8

Student Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name

Student Date of birth

Parent Name

First NameLast Name

Parent Email

example@example.com

Tour Number (ex. 21111111PB)

To find the tour number, login to your EF account at efexploreamerica.com/login and the tour number will be available on your most recent invoice under payments or under the itinerary section when you select "View Full Itinerary"

Tour departure date

Group leader name

First NameLast Name

How many people are in your household (including yourself)?

According to your parents' most recent tax return, what is the household income?

Upload your essay submission (no more than 250 words)

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File name should be your first and last name and your account number. Ex. John Smith_7012345

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Explore the world with the Explorer Scholarship