Summer High School Programs in the USA with Rustic Pathways
- United States of America
- Hawaii
About Program
Even if the United States is your home country, you are bound to encounter something unexpected on one of these programs. The United States is diverse in every sense, boasting a wide range of sights, activities, people, food, and cultures. You’ll be surprised by the issues you are exposed to and amazed at how much you will discover.
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Serve alongside local community organizations in their mission to safeguard Hawaii’s biodiversity and foster environmental stewardship. You get the chance to plant native tree species, remove invasive species, and other activities to assist with environmental efforts on the island. Throughout your service work, learn about the unique biodiversity in this region and the rich history of Kanaka Maoli, Hawaii’s native people. Learn what makes Hawaii an island paradise.
Welcome to Alaska, the largest yet most sparsely populated state in America. Get a glimpse of Denali, North America’s tallest peak. Drive along the Cook Inlet to the Kenai Peninsula, watching the landscapes pass you out the window. Set out on challenging hikes near Exit Glacier to see the 700-square-mile Harding Icefield. Experience the incredible Alaskan wilderness from mountains to sea during this incredible adventure.
Work alongside local organizations in their mission to safeguard Hawaii’s biodiversity and preserve and honor the land, history, and culture of Hawaii. In addition to service, get a taste of what makes Hawaii an island paradise. Relax on the white sand beaches of Hawaii, learn to surf, hike through lush forests, and take in millions of stars atop Mauna Kea. Learn about the unique and rich history of Kanaka Maoli, Hawaii’s native people.
Scholarships
Rustic Pathways Scholarships
Every year, travel company Rustic Pathways give away $250,000 to students from across the world. Scholarships are varied and it's worth checking back in after they've been awarded as late-season scholarship redistribution -- where uncollected grants are reallocated to new applicants -- takes place a few months later. Among their scholarships, the most relevant to prospective volunteers are the following:
Service Scholarships: Available to those who have never participated on a Rustic Pathways program before, this scholarship covers most or all of the program fees for a service-learning project with the company and is available to those who demonstrate financial need.
Gap Year Scholarships: Recognizing academic merit, these scholarships are available to cover some of the fees of a one-semester gap year program with Rustic Pathways.
