ExtremeTerrain Student Scholarships
Offered by ExtremeTerrain (Turn5, Inc.)
About This Scholarship
ExtremeTerrain, the Jeep and off-road parts retailer owned by Turn5, awards two $2,500 scholarships per year — one each semester — to students pursuing degrees connected to public lands and the outdoors. Eligible fields include environmental studies, environmental research, land use, earth and atmosphere studies, sustainable land management, parks and recreation, and sustainable agriculture systems.
The angle is distinctive: as an off-roading brand, ExtremeTerrain wants applicants who care about keeping public lands open for responsible recreation. The application is a 700-1,500 word essay describing your background, your commitment to public land access for outdoor recreation, and how you plan to advocate for that cause in your professional career. That framing rewards students who can connect conservation coursework to real trail-access and land-management debates.
High school seniors entering an eligible program and current undergraduates at accredited U.S. schools can apply, and unsuccessful applicants may try again in a later semester with a new essay. With deadlines every October 15 and June 15, it functions as a dependable evergreen award for environmental and recreation majors — a corner of the scholarship world with surprisingly few brand-sponsored options.
Eligibility
- Enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university, or a high school senior entering an eligible program (proof of enrollment required)
- Pursuing studies in environmental studies or research, land use, earth and atmosphere studies, sustainable land management, parks and recreation, or sustainable agriculture systems
- Previous applicants may reapply with a new essay
How To Apply
- Write an essay of 700-1,500 words on your background, your commitment to keeping public lands accessible for outdoor recreation, and how you will advocate for that cause professionally
- Save it as a PDF or Word document
- Submit the essay and proof of enrollment through the online form on the ExtremeTerrain scholarships page by 12:00 p.m. ET on October 15 (spring award) or June 15 (fall award)
Frequently Asked Questions
What majors qualify for the ExtremeTerrain scholarship?
Environmental studies and research, land use, earth and atmosphere studies, sustainable land management, parks and recreation, and sustainable agriculture systems — broadly, fields tied to public lands and the outdoors.
How many scholarships are awarded?
Two $2,500 awards per year, one per semester. Spring-cycle winners are selected by November 15 and fall-cycle winners by July 15.
Is this the same as the AmericanMuscle scholarship?
They share a parent company (Turn5) and the same essay-based format, but they are separate programs with different eligible fields — ExtremeTerrain focuses on environmental and outdoor-recreation studies.