SCHOLARSHIPS
The Skeeter Johnston & Jack Fields Memorial Scholarships are dedicated, respectively, to the memory of Summerfield “Skeeter” Johnston Jr., who loved these mountains and is a cherished family member and friend—and to Jack Fields, who never turned down an alpine-lake-dip and whose love of life and adventure is infectious.
We are committed to making backcountry travel more accessible and inclusive. Consider supporting these efforts by contributing to our Scholarship Fund. 100% of your donation will help get more people into wild places.
“Growing up as a low income, first-generation student, I was obsessed with horses from a young age but had few chances to interact with them. The financial barriers to horses were so daunting that I gave up on accessing them early in life. With the aid of a generous scholarship, I was able to participate in the Riding and Writing expedition, which I otherwise wouldn’t have been able to attend. I learned how to conduct myself around horses, how to manage unexpected situations calmly, and how to relate to wilderness respectfully. Learning how to hitch a pack onto a mule in a grove of pines, or writing in a meadow surrounded by horses made the lessons of this trip some of the most meaningful experiences of my lifetime.”
To pay via check please make checks payable to WYCF Cloud Peak Expedition Fund and mail to:
Wyoming Community Foundation
1472 N. 5th Street, Suite 201
Laramie, WY 82072
Thanks to our partnership with Wyoming Community Foundation, 100% of your donations are tax-deductible.
Request a Scholarship Application
If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, or know of a group that should hear about our programming, please request an application here:
Writers, leaders, students, educators, artists and humans of all backgrounds and all skill levels are invited to apply.
