Exhibitor Scholarship
for nonprofit organizations
Background
The WRMC is committed to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the outdoor adventure and education industry. To work towards a more inclusive conference environment, the WRMC Steering Committee invites organizations that serve communities traditionally underrepresented in the outdoors to exhibit at the conference. The Exhibit Hall presents a unique opportunity to showcase your organization, engage in conversations with attendees, and network with potential partners. Exhibitors are also encouraged to attend workshops, where they can take advantage of quality educational content and continue connecting with attendees.
The Exhibitor Scholarship
Recipients of an Exhibitor Scholarship are awarded one booth in the exhibitor hall; the organization's logo and description in the conference program; and two registrations for access to conference workshops, events, and the Keynote dinner. All recipients are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses.
Who Can Apply?
Nonprofit organizations may apply for an Exhibitor Scholarship, with preference given to programs serving people with marginalized identities and/or communities traditionally underrepresented in the outdoors.
Jim Ratz Memorial Scholarship
for individual attendees
Background
Jim Ratz (1952-2005) was a passionate mountaineer, father, and husband dedicated to outdoor education and the preservation of wilderness. As NOLS Executive Director (1984-1995), Jim was instrumental in the creation and vision of the inaugural Wilderness Risk Management Conference. The WRMC has since gone on to educate thousands and raise standards of practice across outdoor and wilderness education.
Provide Support
WRMC Legacy Partners sponsor an annual scholarship in Jim's name, and are always looking for other generous organizations and individuals to support this program. There are many inspiring organizations and passionate people in our industry who need financial support to attend a conference like the WRMC. Consider donating to the scholarship fund today. Here's how:
- Contact us at wrmc@nols.edu
- Donate online (Make a note that your donation is for the WRMC Jim Ratz Memorial Fund.)
A scholarship for one attendee is $645, though any amount is appreciated. As a thank you for donating at least one scholarship, we will recognize you as a supporter in the printed conference program. Curious about what people get out of this scholarship? Read letters of gratitude from a few of the 2019 Jim Ratz Memorial Scholarship recipients.
Applying for a Scholarship to the WRMC
Recipients of a Jim Ratz Memorial Scholarship are awarded one Regular Registration to the WRMC, which includes access to conference workshops, events, and the Keynote dinner. All recipients are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses.
Who Can Apply?
These scholarships are awarded to current instructors or practitioners of adventure education or adventure program administrators or directors. Employees of WRMC Legacy Partners organizations (NOLS, OB, and SCA) are not eligible for Jim Ratz Memorial Scholarships.
Scholarship application will open in early January.
