Incline Friends

Incline Friends is now accepting applications for our annual scholarship awards, supporting El Paso County students who demonstrate a commitment to outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, and/or community involvement focused on preserving our natural resources. The deadline for applications is January 31st, 2026

Awards
• Up to three (3) undergraduate scholarships
• Up to $2,500 each (one-year awards)
• Funds are paid directly to the student’s educational institution

Eligibility
• High school seniors who are El Paso County residents or enrolled in an El Paso County school
• GPA 3.0+
• Not related to current Incline Friends directors or major donors

Application requirements (all required by Jan 31)
1. Completed online application form (note: there is no way to save a partial submission)
2. Two (2) letters of recommendation emailed directly by the author to [email protected]
3. Official high school transcript for the last 2 years (including GPA)
4. 200–500 word essay on qualifications + educational/career goals (PDF attached)

Questions: [email protected]
Apply on our website’s Scholarship page.

Please share with students, parents, teachers, and counselors! 🙌

Four of our board members, Andrew, Eric, Katharine, and Renee packed up tools, headed up the stairs, and filled ~50 holes to help keep the route safer and more durable for everyone.

And with December being unusually dry, it’s been a great window to get proactive maintenance done before winter weather really arrives. ⛄️