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American Birding Association

ABA Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Richard E. Andrews Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
WildBird/Clements Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

4945 N 30th St., Ste. 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Ph: (719)578-9703
Fax: (719)578-1480
Free: 800-850-2473
E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://www.americanbirding.org

ABA Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To recognize and stimulate interest in birds. To promote the pursuit of educational and other bird-related activities. Focus: Animal science and behavior; Animal rights. Qualif.: Scholarship is open to American Birding Association active members only. Criteria: Scholarship recipients will be selected based on scholastic ability, professional interest, character and financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit a complete application form available from the ABA office and can be downloaded from the website; an essay about the importance of a bird; a letter of recommendation from a teacher, bird club member or mentor. Send complete documents to: Lori L. Fujimoto, Youth Scholarships, American Birding Association, 4945 N 30th St., Ste. 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80919. Deadline: April 30.

Richard E. Andrews Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to young birders. Focus: Animal science and behavior; Animal rights. Qualif.: Scholarship is open to American Birding Association active members. Criteria: Scholarship recipients will be selected based on scholastic ability, professional interest, character and financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit a complete application form available from the ABA office and can be downloaded from the website; an essay explaining why he/she deserves the Andrews Scholarships; a letter of recommendation from a teacher, bird club member or mentor. Send complete documents to: Youth Scholarships, American Birding Association, 4945 N 30th St., Ste. 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80919. Deadline: April 30.

WildBird/Clements Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To recognize and stimulate interest in birds by promoting the pursuit of educational and other bird-related activities. Focus: Animal science and behavior; Animal rights. Qualif.: Scholarship is open to American Birding Association active members only. Criteria: Scholarship recipients will be selected based on scholastic ability, professional interest, character and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $500. To Apply: Applicants must submit a complete application form available from the ABA office and can be downloaded from the website; an essay explaining why he/she believes that he/she qualifies for the Clements Scholarships; a letter of recommendation from a teacher, bird club member or mentor. Send complete documents to: Youth Scholarships, American Birding Association, 4945 N. 30th St., Ste. 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80919. Deadline: April 30.

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