Scholarships

Full and partial scholarships to attend Hog Island programs may be available from your local Audubon chapter, bird club, school or other sponsoring institution. Some scholarship offerings are listed below, though many other organizations may offer scholarships if you ask. You can find your local Audubon Chapter by entering your zip code here.

If you are unsure you will be awarded a full scholarship from a sponsoring group, you may want to reserve your place (with the $100 deposit) and then piece together funding from various sources. If you are later awarded a full scholarship by a group that has also paid the deposit, you will be refunded your deposit.

2013 Scholarship Listings

The Arts of Birding 
National Audubon Society
Eligibility: Scholarships are given with the stipulation that the recipient share their Hog Island experience in a public setting within 90 days of returning home from camp.  Awards are based on the applicant's community outreach potential and interest. Priority will be given to first-time applicants
Award: Most awards are for $500. Max is $895.
To apply: Download and print an application form. Deadline is March 29, 2013.
For more information: hogisland@audubon.org

Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens, June 23-28
Detroit Audubon Society
Eligibility: A student from, aged 14-17, from Southeast Michigan.
Visit http://www.detroitaudubon.org/ or email for more information 

Sharing Nature: An Educator's Week
York County (Maine) Audubon Society
Eligibility: Educator or community leader who can benefit from the experience and use it to teach others.
Award:  70% (up to $700) of program tuition, room, and board
To apply: Visit the website for York County Audubon Society to fill out an application.  
Deadline is March 15, 2013.

As we learn of Audubon Chapters and other groups offering scholarships, they will be added to this list.

Is your organization interested in sponsoring a camper?  See the page on sponsoring a camper for information on reserving places in our programs for scholarships recipients.