AZFO Youth Scholarships

Thanks to the generous support from Maricopa Bird Alliance,  Desert Rivers Audubon Society, and Prescott Audubon Society, 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 will receive:

• Free registration to AZFO's annual meeting

• A $250 stipend towards transportation, lodging, and banquet.

• A one-year AZFO membership

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Eligibility and Requirements:

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

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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 please send the following to president@azfo.org by August 15, 2026:

1. Name

2. Mailing Address

3. Email Address

4. Date of Birth

5. School and Grade Level

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

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

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