Our $50,000 annual travel scholarship

We believe every student should have the opportunity to discover the history, culture and beauty of North America firsthand. The Explorer Scholarship is one way we help make that possible. Every year we award $50,000 worth of scholarships to select students from around the country.

Applying for this needs-based scholarship:
  1. Have your child write a brief essay (no more than 250 words) answering the question, "Why do you want to go on this EF Explore America Tour?"
  2. A parent/guardian must complete the Explorer Scholarship application.
  3. Submit the application by the deadline specified below.
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Explorer Scholarship application deadline

Explorer Scholarships are awarded monthly based on the following schedule. To receive the scholarship, applicants must be enrolled on an EF Explore America tour. Winners will be notified no later than 140 days before their trip.


Tour departure month Application deadline

January 2023  July 15, 2022
February 2023  August 15, 2022
March 2023 September 15, 2022
April 2023  October 15, 2022
May 2023  November 15, 2022
June 2023  December 15, 2022
July 2023  January 15, 2023
August 2023  February 15, 2023
September 2023  March 15, 2023
October 2023  April 15, 2023
November 2023  May 15, 2023
December 2023  June 15, 2023

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