The Indiana Audubon Society announces the creation of the Russ Mumford and Charles Keller Scholarship/Grant Program. In 2010 the Indiana Audubon Society has set aside funds for individuals and organizations seeking funding for activities related to Indiana’s natural resources, particularly those related to Indiana’s avifauna, that promotes the Indiana Audubon Society’s mission. In 2010, $2,500.00 has been set aside for applicants in the following categories:
-IAS Members who are students, scientists, individuals, or non-profit organizations that are promoting a project that supports the study of Indiana’s natural resources, particularly those related to Indiana’s avifauna, and their relation to the natural environment; projects which contribute to preservation of birds; and/or projects which disseminate knowledge of birds.
-IAS Student Members interested in birds wish to attend summer camps, workshops, classes, training programs, conventions, and other bird related activities (both IAS sponsored and non-IAS sponsored). This category of awards is of particular interest for the Indiana Audubon Society’s Indiana Young Birders Club
-IAS Members wishing to attend workshops, classes, training programs, conventions, and other bird related activities (both IAS sponsored and non-IAS sponsored).
Applications for the fall deadline are due by September 1st. For more information and/or to apply visit here.