The Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of Scouters who have Gone Home, the Wilderness Rendezvous (WR) Memorial Scholarship provides qualified individuals with post-secondary educational funding of a total of $500 per year, subject to applying each year. Recipients must exhibit both academic competence and exemplary ongoing service to Wilderness Rendezvous and Scouts Canada.
History of the Scholarship
The concept of a Scholarship program for the participants of the Wilderness Rendezvous came about as the result of a bequest in Memory of Scouter Gerald Miller. Scouter Gerald was a long-time supporter of WR and a firm believer in continuing education. He spent a lot of his time at camp working with the youth to enhance their outdoor skills. When Scouter Al Torgerson had Gone Home a further bequest came from his passing, Al was another long-term Scouter and a strong supporter of the camp. The staff of WR feels that the Scholarship is a way that Gerald and Al’s work can be continued even though they have Gone Home. WR envisions the Scholarship as a way to encourage younger staff members to return to the camp each summer, thus giving WR the continuity to continue to grow the program and yet maintain the balance between the old and the new. The program began in 2015 and is part of Wilderness Rendezvous ongoing legacy for many years to come. The spirit of the Scholarship is intended for younger Scouting members beginning their post-secondary education.
Scholarship Guide and Application Form
Applications are due June 21st each year.
Past Scholarship Winners
| Year | Scholar | Place of Study |
| 2015 | Mitchell Martel | University of Regina |
| 2016 | Riley Martel | University of Regina |
| 2017 | Michael Stankey | College of the Rockies |
| 2018 | Mackenzie Hay | University of Regina |
| 2019 | Michel Belanger | Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) |
| 2020 | Not awarded | — |
| 2021 | Gwen Park | Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) |
| 2022 | Wes Ewart | Medicine Hat College |
| 2023 | Not awarded | — |