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Scholarships

A large part of the mission of the Deer Hill Foundation (DHF) is to fund scholarship awards for students to participate in wilderness and cultural exchange programs with Deer Hill who could otherwise not afford the full cost of a summer program. Awards are based on an applicant’s financial need and the contents of a completed application.

DHF trustees and all of us in the Deer Hill community are glad that you wish to be a part of a Deer Hill program this summer. We look forward to reviewing your application and to the possibility of welcoming you to the Deer Hill Circle!

Eligibility and Selection

The Scholarship Award Committee of the Deer Hill Foundation carefully reviews each student’s application. The Committee takes into consideration many factors in making award decisions including, but not limited to,

Family’s household income relative to the median income of where they live
Applicant family’s ability to contribute toward the program cost
Applicant’s reference
Contents of the Scholarship Award application

Availability of funds, and the size of individual awards varies from year to year depending on funds made available through donations to the Deer Hill Foundation.

Scholarship Award Application

Participant Information
Applicant's Name*
First Last
Applicant's Email*
Current School*
Current Grade*
Birthdate*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Questions for the Applicant (student)
1. Deer Hill Expeditions challenges participants to step outside their comfort zones, connect with nature, and grow as individuals. Describe a time when you faced a significant challenge. How did you approach it, and what did you learn from the experience? (200 word minimum)*
2. How do you hope your experience with Deer Hill Expeditions will impact your future? Describe how this opportunity aligns with your personal goals, values, and dreams. (200 word minimum)*
5. Which program is your first preferred choice?*
6. Which program is your second preferred choice?*
Parent/Guardian Section - Financial Information
Mailing Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Parent or Guardian's Name*
First Last
Address (if different than above)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Parent/Guardian Email*
Parent/Guardian Phone*
2nd Parent or Guardian's Name
First Last
2nd Parent/Guardian's Address (If Different than Above)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
2nd Parent/Guardian's Email
2nd Parent/Guardian's Phone
1. Household yearly gross income*
Upload your last two years' 1040 tax forms here*
Drop files here or
Max. file size: 2 MB.
2. Number of people living in the household*
3. Do you own or rent your home?*
6. Does the applicant receive free or reduced lunch at school?*
Available Funds
Please indicate below the funds that you are able to contribute toward program tuition. DHF trustees encourage applicants to consider multiple sources. Scholarship funds are inherently limited so your portion of tuition enables DHF to support more students.
Parent/Gaurdian Contribution*
Family or Friends Contribution*
Additional Contributions*
Explanation of Financial Need*
In your own words, please feel free to state your reason for financial need. This is also an opportunity to state any extenuating circumstances that may not be reflected in your tax documents.
DHF Scholarship Committee and the DHE Admissions Manager realize that they are asking for sensitive information. The contents of this application and subsequent correspondence are kept confidential. By submitting this application, you state that the information you have provided is true and complete. DHF Scholarship Committee reserves the right to ask for additional information or for the substantiation of submitted materials. If you accept a DHF scholarship award to participate in a DHE program, you agree to allow DHE and DHF to use photos, videos, and/or written materials in which you are included for promotional or fundraising purposes.

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Deer Hill Family, I just wanted to let you know that I'm so thankful that I got the chance to experience Deer Hill. Thank you all who made everything happen on my mountain biking and backpacking expedition. I'm so grateful that I experienced this and I hope to come back next year.
Trevor, participant

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