Peak Scholars Program

Over the years, NOLS has partnered with a variety of extraordinary organizations across the country through the Peak Scholar’s Program to engage exceptional youth in NOLS expeditions. As a student within the Peak Scholar’s Program, you will have the opportunity to develop deep and meaningful relationships with your peers and instructors, thus creating a welcoming and supportive environment for you to learn and grow in. You will become a seasoned wilderness traveler, learning how to read maps, navigate off-trail, cook backcountry meals, and step into various leadership roles. These expeditions provide invaluable opportunities to refresh and recharge in awe-inspiring wilderness settings, sleep under the stars, and enhance your outdoor skills while challenging you to grow as a leader and problem solver.

NOLS Peak Scholar’s graduates are now leading others in industries from conservation to software development. Where will you take your NOLS experience?

Duration

30 days

Age

14+ yrs

Start/End

Varies

Fly In/Out

Varies

Course Session Dates

Dec 31, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025

Online, Online

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Financial aid & Scholarships

NOLS supports a variety of outside financial aid options:

  • AmeriCorps
  • 529 College Savings Plans
  • Veteran's Benefits (In Wyoming only)

If you are fluent in American Sign Language or Signed Exact English, you may be eligible to receive a full scholarship to your wilderness medicine course.