Teens To Trails and Chewonki Foundation are pleased to announce that Megan DeLong and Matthew Chapman, both sophomores at Wiscasset High School, have been chosen to receive Sara's Scholarship ~ Engaging Teens in the Outdoors, given in memory of Sara Leone who was lost to the Wiscasset community when she was in her sophomore year at the high school 11 years ago.

“This will be the ninth year that Teens To Trails has proudly partnered with Chewonki to award this scholarship," said Carol Leone, Sara’s mother and founder of Teens To Trails. Megan believes that "outdoor experiences are essential to life." Matt is hoping to further his love of nature, meet new people who share his passion, and grow his leadership skills. Both recipients will spend three amazing weeks with Chewonki’s Wilderness Trips for Teens. “We know these experiences can change a life,” says Leone, “and we hope Megan and Matt return with memories to last a lifetime.” It is also hoped that this Scholarship will spark student interest in the outdoors, inspire student leadership in high school Outing Clubs, and encourage the growth of Outing Clubs across Maine – all goals of the Teens To Trails organization.

This full scholarship is made possible by the heartfelt donations of Sara's many friends and family and a committed partnership between Teens To Trails and Chewonki. "We are thrilled to team up with Teens To Trails and support two local teens this summer," said Emma Carlson, director of Chewonki Wilderness Trips. "Our Wilderness Trips offer students three weeks of full immersion in the natural world where they are able to learn about themselves and be valuable members of a small community."

Donations to keep Sara's Scholarship going can be mailed to Teens To Trails at 98 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011, or made online at the T3 website.