The Sterling Strohauer Adventure Scholarship

The Sterling Strohauer Adventure Scholarship

2026 Application for a trip to the February 28 Homegrown Gravel Adventure Weekend in Franklin, Georgia
Welcome!
The Sterling Paul Alexander Strohauer Adventure Scholarship is created in memory of Sterling—a friend, adventurer, and big-hearted explorer who inspired everyone around him. This scholarship supports college students who share that same spirit of curiosity, openness, and willingness to say “yes” to something new. If you’re ready for a meaningful weekend of connection, challenge, and discovery at Homegrown Gravel Adventure, we’d love to hear your story.

Scholarship Details & Timeline
We will select six total students for this scholarship: two from out of state, two from Georgia, and two from Alabama. Each recipient will receive event entry, housing for the weekend, and travel support to make attending Homegrown Gravel Adventure as easy as possible.
- Application Deadline: December 24, 2025
- Selection Notifications: January 4, 2026
If this opportunity speaks to you, we encourage you to apply—we’re looking for students who embody curiosity, openness, community, and a spirit of adventure in honor of Sterling Strohauer.
Section 1
Name

First NameLast Name
Email address
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
College/University Attending
Major (if applicable)
Year In School
Where are you applying from
Social Media Handles: If you’d like, share any social channels where we can learn a little more about you (Instagram, TikTok, etc.). This is completely optional and not part of the selection criteria.
You can add none, one or all. It's up to you
Section 2 — Your Adventure Mindset
Why does this kind of adventure appeal to you?
(Tell us what draws you to a weekend like Homegrown Gravel Adventure.)
How do you approach new experiences or moments outside your comfort zone?
(We want to know how you face the unfamiliar.)
Why do you feel you’d be a great fit for Homegrown Gravel Adventure and for a scholarship given in Sterling’s honor?
(This is where you tell us your story and let us get to know you a little better.)
Section 3 — Your Background & Interests
What best describes your relationship to cycling?
Remember there is no right or wrong answer here.
If you have ridden before, what type of riding have you done?
Anything else you’d like us to know?
(Optional — quirks, dreams, hardships, goals, why this moment is the right moment.)
Section 4 — Availability & Logistics
Are you available to attend Homegrown Gravel Adventure on Saturday, February 28
We're just making sure. It would be a real bummer if you've gotten this far along with the application process and you can't make it.
Are you available for any other days that weekend
Housing preference (not guaranteed):
City & State you would be traveling from
What distance would you want to do
This can be changed, it's just a good starting point
Section 5 — Terms & Confirmation
I confirm that I am currently enrolled in a college or university.
I understand and acknowledge that this scholarship will be awarded to six applicants whom Homegrown Gravel believes best embody the spirit of curiosity and adventure we are looking for, and that the selection process is subjective.
I agree that if selected, I’m willing to share parts of my experience for Homegrown Gravel Adventure storytelling (photos, short interview, social posts, etc.).
Signature
Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Section 6 — Deadlines & Notes
- Application Deadline: December 24, 2025
- Selection Notifications: January 4, 2026
If selected, your scholarship will cover event entry, housing, and travel support arranged in the easiest, most reasonable way based on where you’re coming from.
Our goal is simple: to give you an adventure you might not otherwise get to have — in Sterling’s honor, with heart, grit, and curiosity leading the way.
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The Sterling Strohauer Adventure Scholarship

Section 1

Section 2 — Your Adventure Mindset

Section 3 — Your Background & Interests

Section 4 — Availability & Logistics

Section 5 — Terms & Confirmation

Section 6 — Deadlines & Notes