College Outside + NOLS Scholarship Giveaway

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Move your classroom outside!

College Outside and NOLS want you to get wild, develop your leadership skills, and earn college credit while you’re growing your experiences! Enter now to win a scholarship worth up to $2,500 on an Expedition or Semester course.

We're Awarding:

1 “Grand Prize” winner will receive a scholarship of $2,500 towards a NOLS Expedition course

4 “First Prize” winners receive a $500 gift certificate to buy outdoor gear on College Outside!

To register for the giveaway: Fill out this (very short!) form and you'll be registered for the giveaway.

We’ll also send you (digitally or by snail mail) a copy of the NOLS Expedition Catalog so you can be inspired and decide which Outdoor Educator, Semester, or Year Expedition you want to take.

Must apply by April 30, 2022, so sign up now!

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Register Now for Your Chance to Win!


Contest Giveaway Terms
Must apply by April 30, 2022. Winners to be announced on May 2, 2022. By entering this contest, you agree to receive occasional emails from NOLS and College Outside. The Grand Prize can be applied toward qualifying courses with a Fall 2022 or any 2023 start date. The applicant must be enrolled by August 31, 2022. Valid for all NOLS Expeditions course types. Exclusions apply to all WMR, Wilderness Medicine courses, Alumni Trips, Instructor courses, and all other non-Expeditions as defined by NOLS. Must be a new course application; cannot be applied to existing course enrollment. Does not apply to any course with a waitlist. Subject to NOLS Expedition admission policies and screening. Subject to availability. No substitutions. Non-transferrable. Offer cannot be combined with other special offers or discounts. Grand Prize valid on course tuition only. Does not apply to travel, equipment deposit, and/or other course expenses. Students may qualify for an additional NOLS scholarship.
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