Eligible applicants must:

• be 18-30 years old
• be a US citizen or permanent resident (including DACA recipients)
• have a demonstrated financial need

Explore America awardees receive:

• a $1500 travel stipend
• 4-7 free overnights at select HI USA hostels across the country
• free pre-travel workshops and planning assistance
• a complimentary one-year HI USA membership

HI USA's Explore America program helps young Americans with demonstrated financial need kickstart their travel dreams. Your trip begins here. Your journey never ends.

Recipients are awarded a $1500 travel stipend and 4-7 free nights at a participating HI USA hostel of their choice.

Please note: The Explore the World Travel Scholarship is on hold. Please join our mailing list to get updates regarding the Explore the World scholarships.

For more information: scholarships@hiusa.org