The Ed and Marion Doherty Scholarship Fund

The singular purpose of this Scholarship Fund is to provide annual opportunities to deserving but financially challenged students to attend the accredited college Field Studies program. Scholarship support is specifically aimed toward individuals who could not otherwise afford to participate.

The Fund was created in 2006 with a generous donation from Jim and Ann Johnston, whose son Tod participated in the college program in 1998 and reported “an awesome life and education experience.” The Wrangell Mountains Center is grateful to the Johnstons and other generous donors who have enabled this rewarding student experience. 

Scholarship awards are determined through interviews and a rigorous review of applications.

The college field program remains a cornerstone of the Wrangell Mountains Center and is often described by participants as transformative and empowering.