The Rising Explorer 2025 Grant (With up to $3000 in Funding)

Are you a high school student or undergraduate with a passion for science and exploration? Our Rising Explorer Grant program provides funding to help you turn your scientific ideas into real-world field research. With awards ranging from $1,500 to $3,000, we aim to support bold, curious thinkers who are excited about making a contribution to human knowledge and the well-being of our planet.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: October 8, 2025
2. Value: $1,500–$3,000
3. Study Level: High School, Undergraduate
4. Sponsor: The Explorers Club
5. Eligible Countries: All countries

Eligibility Criteria for The Rising Explorer 2025 Grant (With up to $3000 in Funding)

1. This program is open to high school students and college undergraduates worldwide.
2. We welcome applicants from every background and every corner of the globe. If you have a strong idea, a clear plan, and the drive to see it through, we want to hear from you.

Benefits of The Rising Explorer 2025 Grant (With up to $3000 in Funding)

1. This grant is more than funding; it’s an invitation to step into the world of field research. Our goal is to help launch careers in science, giving young explorers the resources and confidence to pursue their questions, test their ideas, and make meaningful contributions to our understanding of the world.
2. Those who become Rising Explorers are automatically considered for Explorers Club membership, which unlocks endless opportunities for networking with other students and professionals in your field.

How to Apply

To be considered for a Rising Explorer Grant, you must submit an application via our online form below. You will be asked to provide the following:

1. A clear project title and description
2. Expedition timeline
3. Detailed budget
4. Information on how and where your project will be conducted
5. Information on how your findings will be handled and shared (e.g. public lecture, journal article, school paper, etc.)
6. Two letters of support
7. Any available information about necessary permits or ethical concerns

If you have any questions about the application process, you may reach out to grants@explorers.org for more information.

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Application Deadline

08 October, 2025

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