Antarctica High School Student Scholarship

The Students on Ice Polar Education Foundation is offering 10 full scholarships valued at $12,500 USD each to American high school students interested in joining an educational expedition to Antarctica (December 25th – January 9th, 2008).

The scholarship includes all travel expenses from home to Antarctica and return. Travel arrangements will be arranged by the Students on Ice office.

Polar Scholarship applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident.
  
• Applicant must be 14 to 18 years old and enrolled in high school.
  
• Applicant must demonstrate a passion for environmental issues and youth activism.
  
• Student must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
  
• Students on Ice alumni are not eligible to apply for the scholarship.
  

For more information and the scholarship application form, contact Niki Trudeau, the Participant Coordinator at apply@studentsonice.com.

Students on Ice is an educational, not-for-profit, Canadian organization, providing youth from around the world with ship-based educational adventures to the Arctic and Antarctica. Our mandate is to educate and inspire the next generation of polar scientists, researchers, and environmental leaders – and in doing so, help to provide them with a greater understanding and respect for the planet. For more information, please visit www.studentsonice.com.