Section SR-7A created a high adventure scholarship to enlighten the Order of the Arrow experiences of Arrowmen in the section. The scholarship provides monetary support to Arrowmen by paying the full registration fee to one of the Order of the Arrow High Adventure Programs at Philmont Scout Ranch, Charles L. Sommers Canoe Base at Northern Tier, or the Florida Sea Base. All programs are the epitome of what the OA represents: Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, and Service. For this reason, the section finds it imperative not only to promote these programs but also to offer financial assistance to Arrowmen to help pay for the program costs.

The scholarship amount awarded will cover the full program fee of either of the four OA High Adventure Programs. The section Key 3 (section chief, section adviser, and section staff adviser) will determine the recipients each year.

REQUIREMENTS:

The Section High Adventure Scholarship is reserved for those individuals who exhibit interest in service as well as a future commitment to the Order of the Arrow in their home lodges. The section expects that the recipients will to continue their service in the OA as well as bring their enthusiasm gained from these programs back to their home councils, lodges, chapters, and units. Each recipient will be requested, at the end of their experience, to provide the section with an account of their experiences that can be used by the section for recognition and promotion for the programs and the scholarship. Each recipient will also be expected to volunteer with the high adventure committee, promoting high adventure at the next year's conclave.

1. Must be a member in good standing with a lodge in Section SR-7A.
2. Must have approval from the Lodge Adviser.
3. Must meet all requirements and be admitted to an OA High Adventure Program.

Applicants must submit their applications no later than January 15 of the program year. Applicants will be notified of their selection no later than February 1. In most cases, the scholarship recipient will pay the registration fee up front and the section will reimburse the recipient after he returns from the high adventure program. If other arrangements are necessary (for example, the section paying the registration fee up front instead of as reimbursement), please contact OAHighAdventure@gmail.com as early as possible. The section understands that each applicant has individual considerations, and is eager to give individualized assistance if necessary.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Download and complete the application form, found here. The form is able to be filled-out on a computer. [If you have any problems with or questions about the application, please email OAHighAdventure@gmail.com.
2. Obtain the necessary signatures and submit it one of the following ways:
1. SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Scan the form and email it to OAHighAdventure@gmail.com no later than January 15, 2011.
2. SNAIL MAIL: Mail the form to the following address, postmarked no later than January 15, 2011.

          Kevin Zeithaml
          ATTN: OAHA Scholarship
          214 Sprigg Ln.
          Charlottesville, VA 22903

3. The section Key 3 will contact each applicant and advise them of regarding whether they have been selected for a scholarship no later than February 1, 2011.

4. Those selected for the scholarship must then immediately apply for the OAHA program using the application method found on adventure.oa-bsa.org. Unless previously arranged with the section Key 3, scholarship recipients will submit registration payments with their application. (Recipients will receive a reimbursement check after they complete the program.)

   PLEASE NOTE: It is important for scholarship applicants to apply as soon as possible after learning they have been approved for a scholarship to ensure that the OAHA programs don't fill up before the scholarship recipient applies.

   [If you have any questions or concerns with this, please contact OAHighAdventure@gmail.com as soon as possible.]

5. Those approved will attend the OAHA program and will have one of their most important and memorable Scouting experiences. Attendees will pay for their own transportation cost.
6. Upon returning home, the scholarship recipient will write about his experiences for future high adventure promotion efforts. Unless a different arrangement was previously made with the section Key 3, the section will reimburse the recipient for the cost of his registration fee.
7. At the conclave following the program, the scholarship recipient will be a member of the high adventure committee, helping to promote high adventure to the section.

That's it! Go ahead and access the application form!

APPLICATION FORM