Our Mission of Gender Equality — AWE Summit Scholarship Foundation
Welcome to the Summit Scholarship Foundation – currently a 501(c)(3). We have worked diligently since obtaining nonprofit status and are excited to share our gender equality mission and vision with…
Tips and Tricks for Applying to Summit Scholarships — AWE Summit Scholarship Foundation
It’s hard not to get excited when you think about free travel. Still, to write an application for a summit scholarship that stands out, we recommend going one step further…
Lessons learned from the wild women of Paria Valley — AWE Summit Scholarship Foundation
The next day we woke up early, packed our bags and left for Paria. We started our hike with a quick visit to a slot canyon. The sun reflected off…
Introducing the 2024 Summit Scholarship Class — AWE Summit Scholarship Foundation
This year, all applicants, supporters, and sponsors came together at the AWE Summit Scholarship Foundation. In 2024, we received nearly 700 applications from adventurers aged 15 to 71 from 51…
Tash Olellanos — AWE Summit Scholarship Foundation
Tell us about someone who inspires you. The person who inspires me is my maternal grandmother. abuelita. She endured many trials and tribulations in her life. She was born in…
Isabel Riddle: Gaining strength through adventure
One of the 2024 Summit Scholarship recipients, Isabelle is a budding climber who is ready to connect with a community of like-minded aspiring climbers. It all started with an impromptu…
Carolyn Kimenya — AWE Summit Scholarship Foundation
Carolyn, one of the 2024 Summit Scholarship recipients, has been inspired by pioneers throughout her life. Women who live bravely and speak out when they see injustice. People who dare…
Sexual violence in mountain climbing — AWE Summit Scholarship Foundation
Statement by the AWE Summit Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors 501(c)(3) Gender equality on and off the mountain: that is the essence of our mission here at Summit Scholarship Foundation.…
Born to be a mountaineer: Luna Turner
Luna, one of the 2024 Summit Scholarship recipients, dreamed of adventure from an early age. But for Luna, a road trip to Mount Baker is more than just a fun…
Finding gender equality and community in the outdoors — AWE Summit Scholarship Foundation
What do you do to fill your days? In my daily life, I spend a lot of time with my dog, Rocco. We like to walk and hike every day,…