Zepko Audubon Camp Scholarship 2020
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 2020 Scholarship will cover the full cost of ($1,395) of the Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens program from June 21-26, 2020. 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 on Hog Island allows enthusiastic young birders to work with some of the country’s best-known birders and ornithologists on field identification, bird ecology and conservation including a unique opportunity to see Audubon’s seabird restoration work in action.
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.
Download the application by clicking here.
Completed applications and references must be received by the COA by January 31, 2020 no later than 5:00 pm.