Students on Ice Opens 2027 Youth Expedition Applications
The Students on Ice Foundation is accepting applications from youth aged 14 to 35 for its 2027 expedition season, with a December 10, 2026 deadline.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Scholarships
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The Students on Ice Foundation opened youth applications for its 2027 expedition season on November 4, 2026, following a successful 2026 season. Applicants aged 14 to 35 submit a single application considered for all 2027 expeditions.
Why it matters
The program offers full scholarships covering program fees and travel for most spots, lowering financial barriers for young people interested in polar and ocean education. It is designed to develop the next generation of leaders and stewards of a sustainable future.
Youth aged 14 to 35 may apply, with applications closing December 10, 2026. The foundation has operated for 26 years, with more than 4,800 youth and educators from 53 countries having participated, while specific 2027 program details are still being finalized.
The players
Students on Ice Foundation
A nonprofit organization that has run educational expeditions to the polar regions for 26 years, focusing on climate change, marine ecosystems, and ocean literacy.
The details
Applicants submit one online application, available in English and French with key materials in Inuktitut, to be considered for all 2027 expeditions. Selected participants are matched to a program based on background, leadership potential, and personal interests, and expeditions bring together youth, educators, scientists, Indigenous Elders, and policy experts.
Timeline
November 4, 2026: Youth applications for 2027 expeditions opened.
December 10, 2026: Application deadline for 2027 expeditions.
2027 summer: Next expedition season begins.
Season Trajectory
The 2027 application round continues the Students on Ice Foundation's 26-year record of polar expeditions, which has included more than 4,800 youth and educators from 53 countries. It extends a multi-decade pipeline of participants into the next expedition season.
Eligible youth aged 14 to 35 can apply for full scholarships covering program fees and travel to and from gateway cities for most spots. A limited number of self-funded spots are also available to qualified applicants.
The takeaway
Students who meet the age requirement should submit one application before December 10, 2026, since it is considered for every 2027 expedition program. Those interested in full scholarship support should note that most spots are funded this way.
What happens next
Applications for 2027 expeditions close December 10, 2026, and the 2027 expedition season begins in summer 2027.
Further reading
Explore more on Scholarships for other ways young people can fund educational travel and programs.
More information
Apply through the Students on Ice online youth application before the December 10, 2026 deadline.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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