Scholarships
Scholarship applications are now being accepted. Please complete your application by March 31st, 2026 as awards will be made in April. As we move from North Carolina to Kentucky, scholarship priority will be given to campers who attended our North Carolina camp and are continuing with us in Kentucky, followed by returning campers.
For our Camp 2026 season, we were able to raise more than $5,000 in scholarships to award to requesting families. Those funds come directly from people who believe in our mission and want to see more kids across Appalachia and beyond get access to creative, challenging, inclusive summer enrichment opportunities. We couldn't be more grateful for this support.
Every year, it is our goal to fill our scholarship fund enough to help every camper family who requests financial assistance, but in the event that our scholarship fund cannot cover every dollar requested from our community, our Scholarship Committee will make full and partial scholarship decisions based on priorities, demonstrated need and camper essays.
Thank you, and please contact us with any questions at: ExecutiveDirector@appalachianinstitute.org or 1-828-782-3299.
NOTE: If you are interested in contributing to our scholarship fund to help us reach even more campers in need, you are welcome to donate at any time!
