FSPW scholarship contest set

For over a decade, Friends of Scotchman Peaks has given high school seniors a chance to show their love for wild country. This year, the FSPW scholarship competition will award scholarships in Sanders, Lincoln and Bonner Counties for the best essays on the theme “A most memorable wilderness experience.”

Entries are judged on the power of the story, passion of the writer, sticking close to the theme and writing skill. Over the years, wild tales of life-changing days, heartwarming events, harrowing adventures and moments of sublime peace have been submitted. Many previous entries can be viewed at scotchmanpeaks.org/category/voices-in-the-wilderness/ or scotchmanpeaks.org/category/blog/

Winners receive a certificate and a check for $250. This is paid directly to the winner upon graduation, and may be used as they see fit. This scholarship has no minimum GPA. It doesn’t require a commitment for college, though FSPW hopes winners will continue on in school.

The essay may be about a first-hand experience of the author or a story related to the author. The experience can happen in any wild place and portray traditional wilderness activities such as backpacking, camping, hunting, fishing, berry picking, or horseback riding.

Deadline for entries is Friday, April 10, 2020. Download the entry form at scotchmanpeaks.org/pdfs/FSPW2020ScholarshipApplicationForm.pdf

For more information, contact info@scotchmanpeaks,org.