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Matthew Kennedy, who graduated from Santa Cruz High School, was killed in a snowmobile accident in February 2001. His family established the Matt’s Climb Scholarship in his memory, to provide opportunities for students to experience the outdoor adventure sports that Matt so enjoyed.
"We want the Matt's Climb Scholarship to really be a turning point for some young person, someone who would ordinarily never be able to participate in a wilderness experience."
– Eliza Livingston, Matthew Kennedy's grandmother
Scholarship Opportunity
One scholarship up to $3,000 to be used toward tuition costs to attend a 14-30 day wilderness experience with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), based in Laramie, Wyoming.
NOLS offers courses throughout the Pacific Northwest, the Rockies, and the Southwest and is considered to be one of the top organizations offering leadership training through outdoor adventures for young people.
In addition to supporting tuition costs, the scholarship provides up to $500 toward travel expenses. Additional travel expenses and equipment rental costs are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.
Holly Tate (pictured) of Cypress Charter High School will be attending a 30 day wilderness trip in Wyoming this summer as the 2007 Matt’s Climb Scholarship recipient.
“Our family loves meeting the Matt’s Climb Scholarship winner each year and getting to know him or her better," said Eliza Livingston, founder of the Matt's Climb Scholarship Fund. "We look forward to hearing more about Holly's adventure when she gets back.”
• Applicant is a sophomore or junior at a high school in Santa Cruz County;
• Applicant will be 16 years of age by July 1, 2008;
• Priority will be given to applicants with a demonstrated financial need;
• Applicant must meet NOLS application requirements, which includes being in good physical condition;
• Priority is given to applicants who can clearly describe why this experience is important to them, including how it will impact their lives in a meaningful way;
• Applicant's parent(s) or guardian must agree to allow the student's participation.
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Discuss your intentions to apply for the Matt's Climb scholarship with your parents or guardian and invite them to read about NOLS on the Web site at www.nols.edu -
Select a NOLS trip that interests you. (Please refer to the NOLS Web site at www.nols.edu.) -
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Ask your parent or guardian to write a short essay about how he/she feels this trip would make a difference in your life (to be included with your application).
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Include with your application your parents or guardian's financial statement and/or most recent tax returns.
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Include the signed Statement of Understanding (found in the application form).
Contact Robin Larsen or call 477-0800 ext. 208.
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