Crestwood Global Experience Grant

A scholarship for Crestwood High School seniors to experience a once in a lifetime trip — gaining a global perspective and bringing that insight back to their community.

Why This Exists

Founder Andy Auble, a Crestwood alum, had his worldview transformed by international travel and mountain-west experiences after graduation.

This grant was created to offer that same opportunity — at no cost — to another graduating Crestwood senior each year.

What's Included

Open to: Crestwood High School Seniors (Class of 2027)

Fully funded: Trip of the graduates choice of either a 2-4 weeks of international travel or a mountain west trip.

Covered: The cost of the trip, travel to and from, and necessary equitment.

Who's Behind It

Funded by:
GlueTread – an American-made brand in the Class4Labs family, based in Hiram, Ohio.

Facilitated by:
Class4Labs – a product incubator founded by Andy Auble with offices in Hiram, OH & Bozeman, MT.

Trip Partner:
Pacific Discovery Programs – experienced travel program provider for students.

“We want this opportunity to be a life-changing experience for the student and a
long-term benefit for the local community.”

- Andy Auble

2026 Key Dates

Aug 19 – Application Opens
Jan 19 – Application Closes
Jan 23 – Finalists Announced
Jan 26 – Finalist Interviews
Feb 27 – Winner Announced
Mar 10 – Passport Check
May 10 – Travel Paperwork Due
July 5 – Trip Begins*
Aug 2 – Graduate Returns*
Aug 9 – Graduate Report Due

*Actual departure and return dates vary based on the trip chosen by each student. Generally speaking, trips are 2-4 weeks long including travel time to the destination.

Selection Process

Fair. Transparent. Impact-Driven.

  • Finalists interviewed by Andy Auble
    (recorded & reviewed by panelists)

  • 6-12 panelists from across the U.S.
    (no local or family ties)

  • Judges split evenly between college grads and non-grads

  • Selection based on desire, impact potential, and representation of community

Judging Criteria:

  • Enthusiasm for travel

  • Impact of experience on applicant

  • Community engagement potential

  • Ability to represent Crestwood positively
Crestwood Global Experience Grant Application form with QR code for submission.

The Application is Open!

Submit your application HERE

Pacific Discovery

The Crestwood Global Experience Grant has partnered with Pacific Discovery to help facilitate this year's travel. We are excited to offer the programs on the page linked below!

**Please note that only international trips are eligible for the CGE Grant.

 This Year's Trips

Past Recipients

2024

Josh Delaney

Trip Recap

2025

Andrea Knight

Trip Recap

Contact us

Interested in Supporting?

While the Class4 suite of companies are the main donors for this opportunity, donations are greatly appreciated as we strive to endow this fund.

All donations made to this fund will go 100% to sending students on international trips where they will grow personally and return to the community with a global perspective.

Please note that all donations are 100% tax deductible. A receipt letter is sent out from Raymond James Charitable for each donation.

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