Alex was awarded his scholarship back in 2014. Since we last connected with him, he has been traveling and exploring many parts of the world. He has learned to find a balance between work and passion after working many jobs and still maintaining his love for the sports he does.

Emily Ryan applied for his scholarship jointly with Sam Talcott back in 2014. They were avid hikers and were seeking assistance to backpack the Appalachian Trail. In their application essay they stated, “We are reaching out to the Flyin’ Ryan scholarship program because we plan to live every day, all

Sam Talcott applied for his scholarship jointly with Emily Ryan back in 2014. They were avid hikers and were seeking assistance to backpack the Appalachian Trail. In their application essay they stated, “We are reaching out to the Flyin’ Ryan scholarship program because we plan to live every day, all

Sarah received her scholarship in 2019. She’s grown up in the Grand Isle of Vermont with her three younger sisters, three dogs, and three cats! She is an active outdoors-woman with a passion for the activities in the water. She is involved in saving our environment every way she can.