SCHOLARSHIPS
VNTRbirds’ Scholarship Fund: supporting women in the outdoors and furthering their outdoor education through mentorships and grants.
APPLICATIONS FOR 2024 ARE OPEN!
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All applications must be submitted on or before May 1st 2024 at midnight. Recipients will be announced by May 8th 2024.
1. VNTRbirds Mentorship Scholarship: We want to see more women-identifying and non-binary riders (who are comfortable in femme centered spaces) in leadership roles in the MTB industry! This mentorship is meant for aspiring 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. APPLY HERE!
2. VNTRbirds MTB Scholarship: We are offering one VNTRbirds 1 day MTB clinic to the chosen recipient (Buena Vista, Valmont or Breckenridge). $250 will be paid to the recipient in the form of a coupon code.
3. VNTRbirds BIPOC Scholarship: The purpose of the VNTRbirds BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People 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). $250 will be paid to the recipient in the form of a coupon code.
4. Boobs to Bar Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors Scholarship: Supported by Underground Snowboards We are offering one VNTRbirds 1 day or 2 day MTB clinic to the chosen recipient. Travel stipend for both gas, lodging and a high end mountain bike rental if you don’t already have. * 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.
5. Rider to Racer BIPOC Scholarship: Supported by Yeti Cycles – The purpose of the VNTRbirds BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Scholarship is to acknowledge the lack of representation in the mountain biking industry and to remove financial barriers to education. $850 will be paid to the recipient in the form of a coupon code.
VNTRbirds’ Scholarship Fund: supporting women in the outdoors and furthering their outdoor education through mentorships and grants.
“After hearing about the scholarships they offered and knowing what an inclusive and encouraging environment VNTRbirds has created, I knew I needed to apply! A VNTRbirds course is truly reflective of their mission and there was no wear else I wanted to learn”.
“One thing I appreciate is how they allow space for you to be wrong. There is no judgment as we learn, and the kind and accepting way in which our instructors would correct us was motivating. I know that sounds simple, but it is hard to find spaces where others do not condescend you for the knowledge you do not have!”
“I can’t emphasize enough how much VNTRbirds are dedicated to refining they’re curriculum and teaching styles to different groups, and they are fantastic women to learn from who have a wealth of knowledge about traveling in the backcountry”.
“The VNTRbirds scholarship + mentorship program helped me find a new teaching path, through teaching Backcountry Basics. I loved the women-specific programs I got to teach and lead throughout my career, and believe there is something special about being in a women-only group outdoors. I feel so grateful for the opportunity to learn myself, and be able to build other women’s confidence in the outdoors”.