Road Scholar

Four $1,500 scholarships will be awarded each year via two separate lottery drawings - one drawing for two scholarships in March and one drawing for two scholarships in September. Applicants may attend any program accredited by Road Scholar®.

The Spring 2024 application period is now closed.

You can view available programs by visiting their website at www.roadscholar.org or contact them for a catalog at 800-454-5768.

Overview

Road Scholar®, the not-for-profit leader in educational travel since 1975, offers 5,500 educational tours in all 50 states and 150 countries. Alongside local and renowned experts, experience in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning opportunities, from cultural tours and study cruises to walking, biking and more.

Eligibility

  • Applicant must be a Benefit or Agency member. Membership status must be established prior to the application deadline and remain eligible until deadline.

  • Applicant must be 50 years of age as of the application deadline.

  • Applicant must enroll in a program listed in the Road Scholar® program guide or on their website at www.roadscholar.org

  • Applicant must complete the approved application form (available online here or by calling LCBA) and mail (or email) the application by:

    • February 28 for the March 15 drawing. Mailed applications must be postmarked February 28 or earlier, and received by March 8. Online applications must be submitted by 11:59:59(ET) on February 28.

    • August 31 for the September 15 drawing. Mailed applications must be postmarked August 31 or earlier, and received by September 8. Online applications must be submitted by 11:59:59(ET) on August 31.

  • Two scholarships will be awarded on each of the drawing dates listed above and winners will be notified by the end of that month.

  • LCBA members are only eligible to win the Road Scholar Scholarship once per year unless otherwise specified.

Process

  • LCBA will screen applications for the eligibility requirements.

  • Scholarships will be awarded by random drawing. Selections are final.

  • Each applicant who submits an online Scholarship application will receive one additional lottery entry.

  • Scholarship recipients will be notified by the 15th of the month in which the scholarship is awarded. Announcements will be made in Direction.

  • Payments are made directly to Road Scholar® for the full $1,500 scholarship. There are no refunds or direct cash payments to the Scholarship winner for any balance not applied to the program(s) selected. Multiple Road Scholar® programs may be selected to utilize the entire scholarship amount.

  • LCBA reserves the right to modify, suspend or terminate this program without prior notice. Such action would not affect the scholarships in process.

  • Within 60 days after attendance at the selected Road Scholar® program, scholarship winners are required to submit a summary of their experience at their Road Scholar® event along with digital pictures showing their participation in the event. This summary may be used in Direction to promote future participation in the Road Scholar Program®. Failure to submit this summary may affect future eligibility.