Richard A. Parks Biography
Dr. James C. Major, Sr., Biography

CALLING YOUNG BIRDERS AGED 13 THROUGH 18

THE GEORGIA ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Now Accepting Applications for our
2013 MAJOR SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOUNG BIRDERS
to attend the American Birding Association’s
Camp Colorado!

Application deadline is April 30, 2013

The Georgia Ornithological Society will send two teens to Colorado to take part in a special camp session July 21 - 27, 2013. Explore Colorado from grasslands to glaciers! From the short grass prairie of northeastern Colorado to the aspen groves and alpine tundra of Rocky Mountain National Park, 2013 Camp Colorado has it all. The GOS will cover registration fees and up to $500 reimbursement for travel expenses (scholarship recipients arrange their own travel). Food, lodging, entrance fees, and transport to and from the airport in Colorado are included in the camp registration.

http://events.aba.org/camp-colorado/

How to apply: Applicants must be 13 to 18 years of age during the camp session and must be a Georgia resident. Complete the application form and write an essay (300 words minimum) about your interest in birds and birding, what you will do with the knowledge you will gain, and how you will spread your interest in birds to friends. Include three letters of recommendation with the application. Scholarship recipients are expected to write an article describing their experiences at camp for the GOShawk newsletter

Deadline for receipt of the application form, essay, and letters of recommendation must be received by April 20, 2013 to be considered. The winner will be selected on May 1, 2013.

Mail your application materials to:

Reneé Carleton / 2013 Camp Colorado Scholarship
PO Box 225
Taylorsville, GA 30178

Applications may be submitted electronically
(Subject: Camp Colorado) to:
rcarleton@berry.edu
All submissions must be in high quality pdf format - unreadable applications will be returned