Please provide answers to all of the questions in this application. There may not be spaces for every applicant to attend Denali Summer Science Academy. One factor we look at is essay responses, both for admission and for giving scholarships.  

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Grade you will enter in the fall:

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* 3. School you will attend in the fall:

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* 4. Parent or Guardian Contact Information

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* 5. What session are you applying for? If you can attend either session, please rank your choices. If you are only interested in one session, select 1 for that session and leave the other blank.

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* 6. Have you ever visited Denali National Park before?

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* 7. Transportation to/from Denali: This program begins and ends at the entrance to Denali National Park and Preserve. You will need to get a ride to Denali, or take a bus or train. Please select any of the answers below that apply:

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* 8. Please describe what experiences you have had in the outdoors and what physical activity you do that will help prepare you for the hiking during this program. (50 words or less)

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* 9. What do you hope to learn from participating in Denali Summer Science Academy?

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* 10. (Short Essay) What do you think is the role of science in National Parks?

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* 11. Scholarships: The cost of this four-day program is $300. Because this fee could keep some students from attending we are offering several scholarships that will cover 50% of tuition. How important is it that you receive a scholarship?

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* 12. How did you hear about Denali Summer Science Academy?

If you have any questions about the application or the program, please contact the Alaska Geographic office at 907-683-6438 or murieslc@gmail.com.

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