We are excited to share that applications for the 2025 Women’s Grand Scholarship are now open! This scholarship offers a unique opportunity for one woman or gender-diverse individual who identifies as femme to participate in an all-female and femme climb of the Grand Teton with Exum Mountain Guides in late August 2025.
This scholarship is about more than just climbing—it’s about celebrating inclusivity, building community, and honoring the legacy of Eleanor Davis, who made the first known female ascent of the Grand Teton on August 27, 1923. In 2023, we commemorated the 100th anniversary of her climb with an unforgettable all-female ascent, made possible by the first-ever Grand Scholarship. It was a week filled with joy, personal challenges, and triumphs, and we’re thrilled to continue this tradition in 2025.
What Does the Scholarship Include?
The Grand Scholarship covers a 4-day program that includes:
- Two days of climbing school: Learn essential skills like bouldering, rappelling, multi-pitch climbing, rope management, and more.
- A two-day summit attempt: Put your new skills to the test as you climb the Grand Teton, with a night of camping at Exum’s high camp on the Lower Saddle.
This isn’t just a guided climb—it’s a team effort. Each participant plays an integral role in the climb, creating a sense of accomplishment and camaraderie that lasts long after the adventure is over.
Who Can Apply?
The scholarship is open to: women and gender-diverse individuals who identify as femme that are 18 or older and living in Wyoming or Teton Valley, ID.
No prior climbing experience is required—just a willingness to learn, prepare, and embrace the challenge.
How to Apply
The deadline to apply is March 31, 2025. For more details and to submit your application, visit our application page.
A Community Effort
This scholarship wouldn’t be possible without the support of Women in the Tetons and Four Pines Physical Therapy, as well as the incredible Teton climbing community. Last night, we celebrated the start of this year’s scholarship with a Women & Femmes Climb Night at the gym—a fun evening of climbing, connection, and sharing information about the program. It was a reminder of how powerful it is to come together in support of one another. We can’t wait to see who will join us for this incredible adventure in 2025!