Steve Austin Training Scholarship
breaking down barriers to skill building
The Steve Austin Training Scholarship is available to new or experienced VOC leaders interested in enhancing their leadership and stewardship skills.
Training Scholarship details
About the Scholarship
Named for one of our most skilled, longest-tenured, and committed volunteer leaders, the Steve Austin Training Scholarship awards up to 3 recipients each year with $175 in waived training fees through VOC's Outdoor Stewardship Institute (OSI), valid for two years upon receipt.
Who Should Apply?
Applicants must demonstrate:
- A passion for the outdoors and its long-term stewardship
- Experience as a volunteer with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) or other outdoor volunteer organization or public land agency
- Strong interest and commitment to developing leadership and technical outdoor stewardship skills
- Commitment to long-term leadership in the stewardship movement and willingness to serve for three years within VOC’s volunteer leadership ranks
How to Apply
Complete both pages of the application and email it to Benjamin Kromash (ben@voc.org) with the subject line ”Steve Austin Training Scholarship Application.” Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, April 1st, 2026.
