Announcing the Zepko Audubon Camp Scholarship 2024

Zepko Audubon Camp Scholarship 2024

Completed applications and references must be received by the COA by January 31, 2024 no later than 5:00 pm.

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 2024 Scholarship will cover the full cost ($1,790) for Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens. The cost includes housing, boat travel and all meals. The scholarship recipient will be responsible for transportation costs to and from camp. All participants must agree to the COVID-19 Camp Guidelines – please read before applying. https://hogisland.audubon.org/camperguidelines

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. Occurring concurrently with the adult Field Ornithology and Hands-on Bird Science sessions, and sharing many of the same instructors, this program includes the 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.

Completed applications and references must be received by the COA by January 31, 2024 no later than 5:00 pm.

Connecticut Ornithological Association

National Audubon’s Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens – Session Two

June 16 -21, 2024

Click for the PDF of the 2024 Zepko Young Birder Scholarship Application

Click for the Google Doc of the 2024 Zepko Young Birder Scholarship Application