Don McLester Adventuring Stupidity Scholarship
$5000 of adventure funding
The legends Don & Sarah McLester have opened an annual scholarship offering a hefty wedge of cash to fund the pursuit of adventuring stupidity.
Also known as the ‘Don Memorial Asshat Award (except he won’t fucking die)’, the launch marks Don’s 10th adventure (and Sarah’s third) with The Adventurists.
In this interview filmed by Adventurists founder Mr. Tom they explain why they’re putting up thousands of dollars to help people who want to take part in one of our adventures but don’t have enough cash.
Applications for the 2025 scholarship have now closed and the winner will be announced soon.
The nuts & bolts
Does chaos call to you like a siren: ‘come hither and do thyself a mischief’ but you don’t have enough cash on hand to sign up for an Adventurists jaunt this year? Then you’re eligible.
You can apply yourself, or nominate someone else. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve already done some ridiculous adventuring or never left your home town.
The 2025 scholarship winner gets $5000 to take part in any of our adventures running this year. On your own or with team mates. You can spend the money on flights, accommodation, relevant gear and other on the road costs.