Thank you for your interest in our Merit Award Courses!
Please complete this application form in its entirety. Contact us with any questions or issues.
2. PERSONAL INTENT ESSAY
Topic: How have you demonstrated, or struggled with, compassion, integrity, excellence, and/or inclusion & diversity?
3. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Two letters (250-500 words each) of recommendation from non-family members. Each letter should provide information about your background, leadership skills, and potential areas for growth. Letters may be emailed to [email protected] or sent to our office by the person writing them and must include the applicant's name and merit award in the subject line. Be sure these arrive by the due date.
4. APPLICATION FEE - Please select an option below. You can pay with credit card, check, or apply for a fee waiver.
You can send a check for $50 made payable to Philadelphia Outward Bound School. Include the applicant's name and course title in the memo line.
Send check to:
Jennifer Raymond Philadelphia Outward Bound School 3401 Reservoir Drive Philadelphia, PA 19121
If the application fee presents a hardship for you or your family, the application fee will be waived. Please contact us to request a fee waiver!
In addition to the application fee, I would like to support Merit Award Scholarships at POBS with an additional donation.
Contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations underwrite merit award expeditions at POBS. If you would like to support this work with a check, please mail to:
Development Office Philadelphia Outward Bound School 3401 Reservoir Drive Philadelphia, PA 19121
5. INTERVIEW & SELECTION
After your information is received, our Merit Award Selection Committee will review your materials and invite you to an interview session. Decisions will be made and selected students will be informed shortly after.
Those selected will receive a Welcome Packet via email containing course documents including medical and liability forms, packing list, and FAQs.
Thank you for your application. We look forward to guiding you in your challenge to go Outward Bound!
