Sara's Scholarship Application
Teens to Trails is excited to offer a new scholarship for a student currently in 7th, 8th, or 9th grade. This scholarship covers the cost of a two-week trip with Apogee Adventures which includes hiking in Acadia National Park, backpacking a section of the Appalachian Trail in northern Maine, summiting Mount Katahdin, and kayaking the coast off Deer Isle. The scholarship is open to students who attend Maine schools registered with Teens to Trails. Applications are due March 7th, 2026.
Student Name
First Name
Last Name
Student Personal Email
example@example.com *Sometimes, the firewalls on school emails won't allow us to communicate with you. Please expect emails to both school and personal.
Student School Email
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian Name
First Name
Last Name
Parent/Guardian Email
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Home Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
School Name
Outdoor Club Advisor Name
First Name
Last Name
Outdoor Club Advisor Email
example@example.com
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Tell us about yourself...
We're looking for 4-6 complete sentences for each question below. Have fun with it! We would like to get to know you and understand why this scholarship inspires you.
What made you want to apply to Sara's Scholarship?
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4-6 sentences
Explain an outdoor experience you've had that has changed your life, or why you think one of the trips offered through Sara's Scholarship could provide a positive change in your life.
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4-6 sentences
What outdoor activities do you currently enjoy? If you're new to the outdoors, that's okay! What types of activities are you interested in trying or learning more about?
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4-6 sentences
Have you taken on a leadership role in your school, community, or an outdoor setting? How did it go, and what did you learn about yourself? If you're ready to learn leadership, what/who inspired you?
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4-6 sentences
Share a time when you experienced a challenging situation. How did you overcome the challenge?
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4-6 sentences
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Confirm that you agree to this requirement: Recipients of Sara’s Scholarship are asked to share their experience through a photo essay, public presentation, video, poem or a written story by August 31. Teens to Trails has the right to use these reports to promote the scholarship.
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I agree
Please confirm your grade, which is an eligibility requirement of the scholarship and meets the age requirements for the trips offered.
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I am a current 7th grader
I am a current 8th grader
I am a current 9th grader
Please confirm: My school is registered with Teens to Trails. If you are unsure, ask your school's Outdoor Club Advisor or email programs@teenstotrails.org.
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Yes, we are a part of the Teens to Trails network
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I'm not sure
I understand that I need a teacher's recommendation to be eligible for this scholarship. Teachers can submit their recommendation on the Sara's Scholarship webpage. https://teenstotrails.org/saras-scholarship
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I will have a teacher submit their recommendation through the webpage
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