ConservationVIP’s Scholarship Program
ConservationVIP’s scholarship program provides funding support to make our volunteer trips accessible to young adults interested in the field of conservation. Do you love the outdoors? Are you passionate about protecting the environment and want to make a positive impact? Do you want to build your skills and strengthen your knowledge about conservation? Would you like to participate with other trip members on a ConservationVIP volunteer trip and have your trip fees covered? If so, you may be eligible to apply for ConservationVIP’s Scholarship Program.
The 2025 Yosemite Scholarship – #MyConservationVIPJourney
Two enthusiastic young adults, aged 18-29, will earn the opportunity to experience Yosemite National Park as a conservation volunteer. Each scholarship recipient will be awarded one space on ConservationVIP’s September 7 – 13, 2025 Yosemite Volunteer Trip (a $1,095 value). The scholarship winners will spend a week in Yosemite National Park with other volunteers, trip leaders, and park staff helping to maintain trails.
This isn’t just a trip, it is a launchpad to your next chapter. Our Public Lands need all the support they can get. We hope these scholarships help inspire the next generation to care for our Public Lands.
The Application and Award Process
How to Apply: Starting June 20th, you can apply by (1) posting a video of yourself on Instagram following the instructions below and (2) submitting a completed application form (see details below) no later than 11:59 pm PST on July 11, 2025.
The video should answer these questions:
- Who are you and what drives you?
- What do Public Lands mean to you?
- How will this adventure shape your future?
Videos must be no longer than 60 seconds.
Tag @conservationvip and include the hashtag #MyConservationVIPJourney in the caption.
The video file must be in vertical (portrait) format to be viewed on a mobile device.
You must follow @conservationvip on Instagram and your Instagram account must be “public.”
The application form: Each applicant must complete and submit the 2025 Yosemite Scholarship Application Terms and Conditions Form. Please submit the completed application via email to scholarships@conservationvip.org and include your name in the file name (e.g., Firstname Lastname 2025 Yosemite application).
Deadline: Entries close at 11:59 pm PST on July 11, 2025.
Scholarship Selection: After July 11th, ConservationVIP will announce the two scholarship recipients on our Instagram account @conservationvip. ConservationVIP reserves the right to select recipients who meet all criteria.
Scholarship recipients will also be notified via email. Those selected must confirm their acceptance of the scholarship by July 18th.
Eligibility: Participants must follow the application procedures listed above, be 18-29 years old, reside in the United States and be in physical condition to perform project activities expected on our Yosemite Volunteer Trip.
Scholarship Details:
Each scholarship recipient will be awarded one space on the September 2025 Yosemite Volunteer Trip (a $1,095 value). Please review the Yosemite Volunteer Trip webpage on our website for additional details.
Scholarship Includes:
- entrance to the park
- campground reservations
- all meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 7
- project leadership and support staff
- group tools
- transportation to and from volunteer project sites
- orientation and training
Scholarship Does Not Include:
- transportation to/from Yosemite National Park
- camping gear (you must bring your own tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad)
- cost of medical immunizations
- insurance (emergency medical and evacuation insurance is mandatory for this trip)
- airline excess baggage charges
- airport taxes
- alcoholic beverages or soft drinks
- gratuities and personal items
Important Notes:
You must be able to attend the full trip: September 7 – 13, 2025. To meet the start date, you may need to leave the day before.
The scholarship is non-negotiable, non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
Instagram posts must be public to qualify.
By participating, entrants agree to be featured in promotional photos shared on social media and to share campaign content on their personal social media channels as part of the experience.
Additional terms and conditions may apply.
Learn more about Instagram’s promotion guidelines https://help.instagram.com/179379842258600
Want to Support ConservationVIP’s Scholarship Program?