Joy of Birding Scholarship 2026 |
Scholarship Information
Description
This year, we are awarding special scholarships for our new Joy of Birding session at Hog Island. This session runs from June 21-26, 2026
Come join us for a week of fantastic summer birding - think warblers, vireos, bobolinks and finches! A highlight of this session is a trip to Eastern Egg Rock to see Atlantic Puffins, terns and other seabirds. This session is for birders of all skill levels who are looking to learn more about the birds around them in a supportive and fun environment. You can read the full program description here.
These scholarships are meant to assist folks who have a genuine financial need and interest in camp. Scholarship applications will be reviewed by our committee and awarded on a sliding scale based on need. Most scholarships are for $250-$500. You can read more about our scholarships on our website.
Eligibility:
Everyone with financial need and interest is eligible to apply!
Instructions:
- Contact the Hog Island team at hogisland.audubon.org to register for the camp session and pay the $100 deposit to hold your spot. You do not need to complete the rest of the registration forms or pay the full tuition until you receive notice from us about your scholarship. We require you to secure a spot in advance to make sure the session does not fill while we are evaluating applications. If you are not awarded a scholarship, your deposit will be refunded.
- Scholarship decisions will be announced on a rolling basis and applied to your CampDoc account. You will need to notify Hog Island within one week of receiving this notice if you no longer plan to attend the session.
This application will close one month prior to the session on May 21, 2026.
Application Requirements:
This form has two sections to complete.
This form has two sections to complete.
- Applicant information - your contact information, age, etc.
- Personal narrative - Short answer questions where you will tell us more about yourself and how receiving this scholarship would impact you and your community.
Post-Camp Requirement:
The recipient must act as a Hog Island 'Ambassador' by sharing their Hog Island experience in a public setting within 1 year of being awarded the scholarship. The venue is at the discretion of the participant - for example, a school presentation, slideshow for your Audubon chapter, blog post, or write-up in the town newspaper about your experience. Please send a short email to hogisland@audubon.org about how you shared your experience, including any relevant links.