Field Trip Scholarship Fund
Throughout the year, our educators host programs for schoolchildren on and off the mountain. Grandfather Mountain has established a Field Trip Scholarship Fund to benefit groups in need of financial assistance and to defray the cost of an educational field trip to the park or have our educators come to them.
Your scholarship gift today will provide field trips throughout the school year and engaging summer experiences.
For many groups requesting financial assistance, even a relatively small amount of scholarship support of $75 to $150 can make it possible for dozens of children to benefit from a hands-on program that makes learning fun.
“Thank you so much for providing the opportunity for our students to experience North Carolina through an outdoor classroom adventure! Our 4th graders learned about North Carolina, rocks and minerals, and animal adaptations, and your staff does an amazing job of bringing these standards to life when we visit Grandfather Mountain! This scholarship provides all students with the opportunity to have this experience despite financial situations. For some students, visiting Grandfather Mountain is their first true outdoor adventure and hopefully plants the seed for a love of North Carolina.”
– Amy Piercy, 4th Grade Teacher at Salem Elementary School
Make your gift today and designate your donation for the “Field Trip Scholarship Fund.
In 2015, the first scholarships were awarded in memory of Nathan Pribble of Apex, N.C., who died unexpectedly in 2014 at age 18. Nathan and his family were frequent visitors to Grandfather Mountain, and, after his death, his family requested that memorials be made to the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation. The Nathan Pribble Scholarship Fund continues today, honoring Nathan’s memory and providing much-needed financial assistance to make it possible for young people to experience the wonders of Grandfather Mountain.
Left Photo: Kit, Robin, Nathan, Bill, Carson Pribble | Right: Kit, Nathan, Carson Pribble
“Nathan was a nature-lover all his life, so it was only natural that we asked for memorials to go somewhere that would mean something to Nathan,” said his mother, Robin Pribble. “Helping students that otherwise might not have an opportunity to go to Grandfather Mountain is definitely something that would matter to him.”
“We feel outdoor experiences at places like Grandfather Mountain enhance a child’s understanding of the natural world,” said Jesse Pope, executive director of the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, the nonprofit organization that oversees the popular attraction. “School budgets have taken big hits in recent years, and teachers have a much harder time justifying field trips. We hope these funds will help kids come experience this very special place.”
For more information, email todd@grandfather.com.
Apply for the Scholarship
For more information & to apply, download and complete this Word doc: Scholarship Application.