Scott Fischer Memorial Conservation Grant

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The American Alpine Club established the Scott Fischer Memorial Conservation Fund in memory of Scott Fischer, who lost his life on Mount Everest in May 1996. The purpose of this grant is to help fund environmentally proactive expeditions to mountain regions throughout the world.

Applications must be submitted electronically via an emailed Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) attachment. Scanned signatures must be inserted within the submitted proposal. Proposals submitted without signatures on both the waiver and grant application will not be accepted. Please submit relevant photos of your objective along with your application.

Selection Process

This grant will be awarded to American climbers or expeditions who propose well-planned mountain conservation projects. Projects attempting to remove past expeditions’ garbage and equipment or to initiate similar projects are favored. Expeditions must exceed normal expedition clean-up procedures as outlined by the host country or land manager to be considered. Membership in The American Alpine Club is not a prerequisite. There are no age limitations for this award.

Responsibilities

Within two months of returning, all grant recipients must submit to the AAC a written report for possible inclusion in AAC publications. Written acknowledgment of The American Alpine Club is required in any resulting publication. If for any reason the objective is canceled or significantly changed awarded funds must be returned to the AAC. Grant recipients may be asked to give a slide show or other presentation regarding the expedition. Please include your personal and professional vita (indicate academic degrees, and other pertinent biographical material) with your proposal.

How To Apply

Application Download (PDF) - Scott Fischer Memorial Conservation Grant