Date: 10/28/25 7:22 am From: Diana F. <diana.fru...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] BBC Teen Birder Scholarships
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From: 'John Nelson' via Association of Massachusetts Bird Clubs <
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Date: Tue, Oct 28, 2025, 10:07 AM
Subject: [AMBC Google Group] BBC Teen Birder Scholarships
To: Massachusetts Assoc of Bird Clubs <
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Association members,
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. 2026 scholarships will cover the full cost of the Coastal Maine
Bird Studies for Teens program at National Audubon’s Hog Island camp on *June
21-26, 2026.* 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, 2026,
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 16, 2026*. Selection and notification of
recipients will be completed by *March 12, 2026*. For instructions and an
application form, check the BBC website at
Please help spread the word to any teen birders who might be interested.
Some of our previous applicants and recipients learned of our scholarships
through Association members.
