Scholarship Application

WRFI Access Grant Application

WRFI believes finances should not prevent students from participating in field-based education. Our Access Grants help reduce remaining financial barriers after tuition has been adjusted through our sliding-scale tuition model or other financial aid. Completing this application automatically considers you for all WRFI scholarships for which you are eligible. Most applications take about 15-20 minutes to complete.

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Student Information
Name*
First Last
Email*
Phone Number*
Course Enrolled In*
College/University (if applicable)*
Scholarship(s) you are applying for:*
- General Scholarship
- Seek the Joy Scholarship
- Joel DiBiase Memorial Scholarship - Restoration Ecology students only
- Matt Thomas Scholarship - Montana Afoot & Afloat students only
- Beth Morris Scholarship - Cycle the Rockies students only
- Amistades Sin Fronteras Scholarship - Indigenous students only
Financial Information
Student Aid Report
Max. file size: 2 GB.

If you applied for Financial Aid this academic year, please attach a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR), including your EFC score. You can download a copy at: www.fasfa.gov.
Which best describes your financial situation?*
- I can participate without additional financial assistance.
- I could participate with a small scholarship.
- I will need significant scholarship support to participate.
- Without scholarship support, I will not be able to attend.
Approximately what percentage of your total course costs could you reasonably contribute?*
- 100%
- 75%
- 50%
- 25%
- Less than 25%
Have you already received financial assistance from WRFI?*
- Sliding-scale tuition adjustment
- Tuition discount
- None
Are there financial circumstances that are not reflected by your household income? Examples may include: supporting family members, medical expenses, unemployment, recent job loss, independent student status, other unexpected financial obligations.
Requested WRFI scholarship amount:
Household income (learn more about household income here: https://www.healthcare.gov/income-calculator/):
Educational Impact
Why is this course important to you at this point in your education or career? (250-500 words)*
How do you hope this experience will influence your future? (250-500 words)*
Tuition Information & Financial Resources
For the current academic year.
School tuition & fees:
Living expenses (housing, food):
Other major expenses (please specify):
Please help us understand how you pay for your school and living expenses. Indicate specific dollar amounts for each of the following categories:
Work: Savings: Investments: Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Other:
Did you apply for financial aid or scholarships at your university or elsewhere?*
- Yes
- No
Financial aid and/or scholarships from your university or an outside source (please specify type and dollar amount):
Access & Barriers
What are the biggest barriers preventing you from participating? (Check all that apply.)
- Tuition
- Travel
- Gear/equipment
- Lost wages
- Family responsibilities
- Accessibility or disability-related costs
- Other
If you selected "Other," please elaborate:
If you receive scholarship support, what costs would it help cover? (Check all that apply.)
- Tuition
- Travel
- Gear/equipment
- Course fees
- Living expenses before/after the course
- Other
If you selected "Other," please elaborate:
Scholarship-Specific Essay Questions
Seek the Joy: The Seek the Joy Scholarship recognizes students who embrace life with curiosity, gratitude, and wonder. They find meaning in challenge, beauty in both the extraordinary and the everyday, and fulfillment in connecting deeply with people and place. They create opportunities for joy not only for themselves but also for those around them, enriching the communities they are part of through optimism, generosity, and presence. To apply, please submit a response of approximately 500 words to the following prompt: Why should WRFI award you the Seek the Joy Scholarship?
Additional Information
Are any of the following true? (Select all that apply.)
- I am the first in my family to attend college.
- I am a Pell Grant recipient.
- I identify as Indigenous.
- I identify as Black or African American.
- I attend a Tribal College or University.
- I attend an HBCU.
Is there anything else you would like the scholarship committee to know?
Certification
I certify that the information provided in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that scholarship funding is limited and submission of an application does not guarantee an award.*
- I agree.
Applicant Signature*
Date*
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Scholarship Application

WRFI Access Grant Application

Student Information

Financial Information

Educational Impact

Tuition Information & Financial Resources

Access & Barriers

Scholarship-Specific Essay Questions

Additional Information

Certification