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2026 Outdoor Economy Summit Scholarship Application

OBA is committed to making our programming as accessible as possible to all members of the outdoor industry, regardless of business size or revenue.

Thanks to the Pennsylvania Office of Outdoor Recreation, OBA is pleased to offer up to 15 scholarships that cover the cost of registration and lodging for the 2026 Outdoor Economy Summit + Industry Expo in State College (an $800 value).

Scholarships are intended for outdoor business owners and entrepreneurs that would otherwise be unable to attend the summit due to the cost of registration and travel and will be awarded on a rolling basis until all funds are allocated.

In return for the scholarship, OBA asks recipients to attend and actively participate in the full summit, Sunday afternoon through Tuesday at 12 noon.

To be considered for a summit scholarship, please complete the brief application below.
1.First name
2.Last name
3.Business Name
4.Business Website
5.Email Address
6.My role within the business I represent is best described as
7.Please tell us in a brief paragraph why you'd like to receive a scholarship to attend the Summit and how participation may benefit your business. (This information will help us justify fundraising for future rounds of scholarships.)
8.I understand Summit scholarships are intended for business owners and outdoor entrepreneurs who otherwise may be prevented from attending the Summit due to the cost of registration and lodging.
9.If awarded a scholarship, I agree to attend the full summit (Sunday afternoon through mid-day Tuesday). I also agree to share photos, social media posts or other reflections with Outdoor Business Alliance of Pennsylvania, as appropriate.
Thank you for your submission. We will be in touch with you soon!

Silas Chamberlin
Executive Director
Outdoor Business Alliance of Pennsylvania