Date: 11/16/24 2:27 pm From: Diana F. <diana.fru...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] Brookline Bird Club Scholarships to Hog Island in Maine
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From: 'John Nelson' via Association of Massachusetts Bird Clubs <
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Date: Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 4:36 PM
Subject: [AMBC Google Group] Brookline Bird Club Scholarships to Hog Island
in Maine
To: Massachusetts Assoc of Bird Clubs <
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The Brookline Bird Club will again offer two Bill Drummond Young Birder’s
Scholarships to nurture interest in bird study and conservation among young
birders. The 2025 scholarships will cover the full cost ($1725) of the
Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens program at National Audubon’s Hog
Island camp on *June 15-20, 2025.* The cost includes housing, boat travel,
and all meals. Scholarship recipients will be responsible for
transportation costs to and from the camp.
Applicants must be New England residents, ages 14-17 as of June 1, 2025,
and must submit a written application and two letters of reference.
Preference will be given to applicants with individual or family BBC
memberships. To be considered a member, an applicant may join the club at
the time of application. A youth membership for one year is $10.
All completed applications and references must be received by the BBC
scholarship committee by *February 17, 2025*. Selection and notification of
recipients will be completed by *March 12, 2025*. For instructions and an
application form, check the BBC website at
