AZFO Youth Scholarships

Arizona Field Ornithologists is pleased to provide financial assistance for young people interested in field ornithology to attend AZFO's annual meeting.

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Awardees of AZFO's Youth Scholarship will receive:

Free admission to AZFO's annual meeting

Funding to support transportation to/from the annual meeting

Lodging for two nights

A ticket to the annual meeting banquet

A one-year AZFO membership

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Eligibility and Requirements:

Applicants must be middle school, high school, or undergraduate students

Awardees will be required to submit an essay describing their experience at the AZFO annual meeting. This essay will be posted on the AZFO website and on social media. (Scroll down to read about the experiences of past awardees).

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How to Apply:

To be considered for an AZFO Youth Scholarship, please send the following to president@azfo.org by August 18th, 2025.

Name

Address

Email Address

Date of Birth

School and Grade Level

A letter of recommendation from a parent, adult mentor, teacher, or professor outlining the applicant's interest in Arizona's birds.

A one-page essay by the applicant describing their interest in Arizona's birds.

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