Any 5th grade student who will attend a school in 6th grade that participates in the Outdoor School Program. The Outdoor Education Scholarship Contest, funded by the William E. VanArsdale Trust, consists of a county wide writing competition for 5th grade students.
Students enter the contest by completing an in-class writing assignment at their school.
The top two essays from each class are forwarded to the County Office of Education's Outdoor Education Program for final review and judging. An awards ceremony for the winners is held at the County Office of Education.