Zepko Audubon Camp Scholarship 2019
The Connecticut Ornithological Association is pleased to announce that we will again offer one Zepko Audubon Camp Scholarship to nurture interest in bird study and conservation among young birders. The 2019 Scholarship will cover the full cost of ($1,395) of the Mountains to Sea Birding for Teens program from June 23-28, 2019. The cost includes housing, boat travel and all meals. Scholarship recipient will be responsible for transportation costs to and from camp.
This intensive 6 day, 5 night program will cover boreal to coastal bird species of Maine. Part of the week will be spent at Maine Audubon’s Borestone Mountain Sanctuary and the remaining part of the week on Hog Island. The historic cottages at Borestone and Hog Island will be more rustic in nature than the traditional Hog Island cabins. Our participant should bring a sleeping bag and prepare for camping conditions while at Borestone and Hog Island.
Applicants must be a resident of Connecticut, ages 14-17, and must submit a written application along with two letters of reference. Preferences will be given to applicants with individual or family COA memberships. To be considered a member, an applicant may join the club at the time of application.
Completed applications and references must be received by the COA by January 31, 2019.