Family Nature Summits Educator Scholarship Application

2026 Family Nature Summits Educator Scholarship Application
The Family Nature Summits Educator Scholarship supports educators who integrate nature, environmental learning, and conservation into their work and who wish to deepen their impact on students and their communities. Scholarship recipients receive full room, board, and registration for themselves and one eligible guest for the 2026 Black Hills Summit at Custer State Park (August 1–7, 2026). Recipients are responsible for their own travel to and from the Summit.

Applications are due by January 31st. Recipients will be notified by February 28th.

Questions? Email us at marian@familynaturesummits.org

Scholarship recipients are selected based on their demonstrated commitment to nature-based and environmental learning, their desire to expand opportunities for students and their communities, and their potential to contribute to and benefit from the Family Nature Summits community.

Learn more about the Summit at www.familynaturesummits.org
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Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Where do you primarily work? *
(i.e. school name, district, organization, or informal education setting)
What grade level(s) do you primarily work with?*

Early ChildhoodElementaryMiddle SchoolHigh SchoolAdult EducationCommunity education (all ages)
Subject(s) taught or areas of focus*
In what area of the US do you currently work?*

New England: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and VermontMid-Atlantic: New Jersey, New York and PennsylvaniaMidwest: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and WisconsinMidwest: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South DakotaSouth Atlantic: Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West VirginiaSouth: Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and TennesseeSouth: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and TexasWest: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and WyomingWest: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington
Approximately how many different students do you work with annually?*

Fewer than 5050–100100–200200–400400+
Describe your students and learning community*
How many years have you been an educator?*
Race/ethnicity (optional)
Gender identity (optional)
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How do you anticipate attending the Family Nature Summit will impact your work as an educator?*
Describe one way you have integrated nature or conservation education into your work.*
In one sentence, share why this scholarship would be meaningful for you and/or your students.*
Have you attended a Family Nature Summit in the past?*

YesNo
What was the last year you attended?
Please provide a name, title and contact info for a reference. *
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My guest would be...*

Another eductorA childI'm not sure yet
If selected, I commit to fully participating in Summit programming, including educator-focused sessions and community time.*
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Is there anything else you would like us to know?
Optional: Upload a photo, artifact, lesson plan, or student work sample that reflects your connection to nature or outdoor learning.

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2026 Family Nature Summits Educator Scholarship Application

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