SCHOLARSHIPS
VNTRbirds’ Scholarship Fund: supporting women in the outdoors and furthering their outdoor education through mentorships and grants.
APPLICATIONS FOR 2023 SUMMER ARE OPEN!
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2023!
Rider to Racer Scholarships: We want to see more women on bikes with confidence and self reliance. The Rider to Racer Program is back and better than ever! The program returns for its sixth consecutive year to bring more women to the starting line for their first enduro race. Since 2018, VIDA MTB Series cultivated a team of professional women who are experts in their respective fields to coach, mentor, and help you make the quantum leap from riding to racing. This year, VNTRbirds has revamped the program to get you more time on trail with your coaches. NEW for 2023; 2 days skills/race practice clinic at Snowmass Bike Park in June. VNTRbirds women specific Rip Roaring Mini Enduro Race entry at Arapahoe Basin in July. Optional entry into Revolution Enduro 2 day bike race at Snowmass in August in the women’s open or beginner category. Supported by Yeti Cycles.
We are offering 2 full scholarships one being BIWOC (black, indigenous, women of color) specific! $650 will be paid in the form of a coupon code.
VNTRbirds Mentorship Scholarship: We want to see more women in leadership roles in the MTB industry! This mentorship is meant for aspiring female mountain bike guides and educators. Work closely with instructors and learn the operational side of VNTRbirds. Shadow a VNTRbirds course and receive $300 towards a Wilderness First Responder, first aid or medical course OR MTB certification. $300 will be paid to the recipient with proof of completion.
Winners announced June 1st
VNTRbirds BIWOC Scholarship: The purpose of the VNTRbirds BIWOC (Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color) Scholarship is to acknowledge the lack of representation in the mountain biking industry and to remove financial barriers to education. We are offering one VNTRbirds 1 day MTB clinic to the chosen recipient (Buena Vista, Valmont or Breckenridge). $225 will be paid to the recipient in the form of a coupon code.
Winners announced June 1st
VNTRbirds Women’s MTB Scholarship: We are offering one VNTRbirds 1 day MTB clinic to the chosen recipient (Buena Vista, Valmont or Breckenridge). $225 will be paid to the recipient in the form of a coupon code.
Winners announced June 1st
Boobs to the Bar Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors Scholarship: We are offering one VNTRbirds 1 day OR 2 day MTB clinic to the chosen recipient. Travel stipend for both gas & lodging at the clinic of your choice. High end MTB rental if you don’t already have a bike. * Scholarship is good for up to $750 for course, travel, lodging & bike rental. VNTRbirds MTB clinic will be paid in the form of a coupon code at registration. Travel stipend will be paid by check to winner with gas, rental & lodging receipt after course completion. Supported by Underground Snowboards in Breckenridge, CO.
Winners announced June 1st