Programs

Scholarships

Here at Hog Island, we are dedicated to connecting people with nature. That’s why we award several scholarships every year to make our programs more financially accessible. Most scholarships are for $500 towards a camp session, but will vary depending on the number and needs of our applicants. All scholarship recipients will be expected to serve as Hog Island ‘Ambassadors’ by sharing about their camp experience after their participation by presenting at a local Audubon chapter or bird club and/or writing a blog post or article within one year of their camp experience.

We have different scholarship opportunities available:

National Audubon Society Ambassador Scholarship – This scholarship is open to anyone with financial need who wants to attend one of our camp sessions.
BIPOC Scholarship – This scholarship is open to people who identify as members of the Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) community.

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How to Apply for a 2026 Scholarship:

Scholarship applications opened with camp registration on November 17, 2025 and will be due on January 31, 2026
Applicants will need to register for camp and pay a $100 deposit to hold their spot in the program they are applying for since many sessions tend to fill up quickly
Applicants should not pay the entire tuition amount until they have received notice from Hog Island about their awarded amount.
Scholarship decisions will be announced by the end of February 2026 and applied to the CampDoc accounts of the recipients.
Scholarship recipients will be expected to complete their registration forms and pay the remaining account balance no later than one month prior to their camp session.

Scholarship Opportunities from Partnering Organizations:

In addition to Hog Island Ambassador scholarships, we partner with several sponsoring organizations across the country that offer scholarships for Hog Island camp sessions. To learn more about these opportunities, please contact the organizations directly: