We are Currently accepting applications for 2026

To be considered as a scholarship recipient, please submit the application below. You can also nominate a deserving youth with demonstrated rock climbing/ mountaineering aspirations.

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The American Alpine Institute's Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) program utilizes rock climbing, mountaineering, ice climbing, stewardship and outdoor adventure to develop decision making and judgment skills for young leaders. Participants learn skills necessary for an attempt on 10,781-foot Mt. Baker as well as on other peaks.

Open to Students:

  • Boys & Girls

  • Ages 14-17

  • With interest in outdoor adventure and exhibit mental toughness

  • Who come from a diverse background and/or have faced significant hardships

Apply or Nominate a Student Below!

Please answer the questions as completely and detailed as possible.

Letters of recommendation on not required but encouraged. Please have letters submitted  via the form below.

Submit Letter of Recommendation for a student below. If you are nominating a student with the above form you do not need to fill this form out.