[nabs-l] Expedition in the Grand Canyon for Students Ages 15-19- Application Deadline Approaching!

[Kaitlyn Millen]

Dear NABS Members,

This is a quick reminder that the early application deadline for the
Leading the Way Grand Canyon program is coming up on Dec. 12th. The final
application deadline is on January 13th. This is an excellent opportunity
with incredible scholarship support. The program details are below. Please
let us know if you have any questions!

Kaitlyn Millen
No Barriers USA

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*Leading the Way: Grand Canyon Sound Academy *
*http://www.nobarriersusa.org/youth/programs/expeditions/leading-the-way/grand-canyon/
<http://www.nobarriersusa.org/youth/programs/expeditions/leading-the-way/grand-canyon/>*

A group of 22 blind, visually impaired and sighted students across the U.S.
ages 15-19 will have an amazing opportunity to participate in a 9-month
program that includes an* expedition to the Grand Canyon with No Barriers
Youth on July 14-25, 2017*. Over the course of 12 days, students will
journey into the heart of Grand Canyon, learning about the importance of
natural sounds, participating in meaningful science, learning about career
opportunities with the National Park Service, and honing their leadership
strengths. At the end of this transformative expedition, students emerge as
leaders ready to face personal and global barriers with passion and
perseverance and inspired and equipped to be the next generation of
ambassadors for the National Park Service. No Barriers USA was co-founded
by the first blind mountaineer to summit Everest, Erik Weihenmayer.

Cost:  *$510* + travel to Phoenix, AZ.  Due to generous funding (a *$3,300
scholarship for each accepted student*) from the National Park Service's
Natural Sound & Night Skies Division (NSNSD), this program has been
significantly reduced from its original price.

Eligible Students: Blind, Visually Impaired and Sighted, Ages 15-19


TO APPLY: Submit an online application and correlating materials here:
*https://nobarriersusa.wufoo.com/forms/2017-leading-the-way-grand-canyon-application/
<https://nobarriersusa.wufoo.com/forms/2017-leading-the-way-grand-canyon-application/>*

(Preference is given to those who apply by the early deadline):

Early Application Deadline: December 12, 2016
Final Application Deadline: January 13, 2017


Please contact us at LeadingTheWay at nobarriersusa.org or call us at
970-484-3633 with any questions and share this email with those who may be
interested. If you share this message, please CC LeadingTheWay at nobarriersusa
.org so we can see our reach. If you "like" No Barriers Youth" on Facebook,
you can see our post about this program and share it on social media. You
can also nominate a student here:
*https://nobarriersusa.wufoo.com/forms/leading-the-way-nomination-form-2017/
<https://nobarriersusa.wufoo.com/forms/leading-the-way-nomination-form-2017/> *

Thank you for helping to spread the word and we look forward to connecting
with you!

-- 
*KAITLYN MILLEN |*
* Leading the Way Program Specialist *

*http://www.nlcsdproject.org/kaitlyn-millen/
<http://www.nlcsdproject.org/kaitlyn-millen/> *
*Donate today: *http://www.nobarriersusa.org/give-step-1/
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OFFICE: 970.484.3633, Extension 322

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