Indigenous Wilderness First Responder (or WFR Recert) Scholarship Information & Application

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With a generous seed grant on behalf of the John P. Torgenson Donor Advised Fund at SEI Giving Fund, and in memory of Karen Reyes, Grand Canyon River Guides is proud to announce an annual scholarship to cover Wilderness First Responder tuition for individuals from the eleven Grand Canyon tribes. Our hope is that this Indigenous WFR scholarship can help ease that path for the original stewards of Grand Canyon by facilitating and encouraging much needed diversity, equity, and inclusion in Grand Canyon’s outdoor industry workforce. (PLEASE NOTE: THIS SCHOLARSHIP HAS NOW BEEN EXPANDED TO INCLUDE WFR RECERTIFICATION).

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

ELIGIBILITY
o Open to individuals from the eleven Grand Canyon tribes who are seeking an 80-hour Wilderness First Responder training (or a WFR Recert) as a springboard for working in the outdoor industry (river guide, hiking guide, science work, etc.) in Grand Canyon and beyond.
o Must be at least 18 years of age.

APPLICATION DETAILS
o First come, first served basis until funds are gone each year
o Open enrollment through the year
o Up to three scholarships are available per year, and possibly more as funds are available.
o Applicants can request a partial scholarship.

RECIPIENTS
o Recipients select the WFR provider and course dates that work for their schedule (note: we suggest Flagstaff Field Institute/NOLS), and recipients must comply with any COVID vaccination policy requirements.
o If accepted, GCRG will pay WFR provider directly for tuition (Note: If you have already paid for part of your course, GCRG will refund you directly).
o If accepted, GCRG can provide recipients with a stipend to offset food/lodging expenses during the WFR course, up to a maximum of $550 for a Full WFR or $200 for a WFR Recert, payable to recipient.
o GCRG will notify you within one week of receipt of your application, or feel free to contact us at info@gcrg.org or (928) 773-1075.

WITHDRAWAL/CANCELLATION
o If you are accepted for this WFR scholarship and need to change, cancel or withdraw from the course, please contact GCRG immediately so that we can make those arrangements on your behalf.
o Any cancellation must occur in accordance with the cancellation policy requirements specified by the WFR provider.

First name *

Last Name *

Date of Birth

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Preferred Phone Number *

Mailing Address (snail mail) *

Do you identify as a member of one of the eleven tribes of Grand Canyon? *

Yes

What is/are your tribal affiliation(s)? *

Please briefly describe what your future plans are for working in the outdoor industry and how this WFR scholarship will help you achieve your long term goals: *

How did you hear about this scholarship?

Choose the WFR scholarship level desired *

I need a full scholarship

I need a partial scholarship

If you only need a partial scholarship, please indicate amount.

Which Wilderness First Responder provider will you be using? *

What are the WFR (or WFR Recert) class dates that work for your schedule? *

Have you been in contact with that WFR provider or paid any deposit? *

Do you need a stipend to help cover food and lodging for the duration of your WFR course?

Yes

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If you answered YES, please let us know how much you need for food/lodging, up to a maximum stipend of $550 for a full WFR (or up to $200 for a WFR Recert)

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