
Rustic Pathways
Why choose Rustic Pathways?
Travel and volunteer abroad with Rustic Pathways.
Choose from culturally-immersive adventure and volunteer programs in 20+ countries. Make lifelong friends from around the world, work on sustainable community service projects, and discover new passions during a Rustic Pathways program.
Whatever you're looking for this summer, Rustic Pathways has the right experience for you.
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Rustic Pathways Scholarships
Every year, travel company Rustic Pathways give away $250,000 to students from across the world. Scholarships are varied and it's worth checking back in after they've been awarded as late-season scholarship redistribution -- where uncollected grants are reallocated to new applicants -- takes place a few months later. Among their scholarships, the most relevant to prospective volunteers are the following:
Service Scholarships: Available to those who have never participated on a Rustic Pathways program before, this scholarship covers most or all of the program fees for a service-learning project with the company and is available to those who demonstrate financial need.
Gap Year Scholarships: Recognizing academic merit, these scholarships are available to cover some of the fees of a one-semester gap year program with Rustic Pathways.
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Response from Rustic Pathways
Hi Carla,
I'm so sorry your son's experience with us did not live up to the high standards you should expect from Rustic Pathways. I’m the senior manager who reached out to you after your call with our regional director, and I want you to know how seriously we’ve taken your concerns.
As our regional director informed you at the time, we did investigate the concerns you raised, and I want to reassure you that actions were taken. It was important to us to handle the situation thoughtfully and to protect the privacy of those involved.
I’d like to note that we did speak after your son left the program, we removed the bill you received, and have offered a refund.
I want to do everything I can to make things right. It was deeply important to me then, and remains important to me now that your concerns are fully addressed. We've left you voicemails and emails requesting a time to speak, and I look forward to our conversation. I hope you and your family are well.
-Patrick Ziemnik