Educational Opportunities
Connecting kid's & the classroom with nature!
The Washington Brant Foundation is active in providing in classroom educational lessons on the black brant and their habitat. Experienced and knowledgeable speakers discuss their estuarine habitats, their spectacular migration, feeding habits and more. When possible, students will also get the chance to meet one of our education birds!
If you are interested in more information for having this unique educational experience added to your teaching curriculum, contact info@washingtonbrant.org.
Washington Brant Foundation Scholarship Program
The Washington Brant Foundation is an all volunteer, 501 (c) (3), non-profit organization founded in 2001 to raise awareness of the unique Brant goose and its habitat. The mission is to promote the conservation and responsible management of Brant and other marine species in the Pacific Flyway through sponsorship of scientific research, education, and habitat enhancement programs. Through the mission objective of Education, the Washington Brant Foundation is pleased and excited to announce the offering of the Carl Jay Welton Scholarship to students pursuing careers in wildlife management and conservation focused on Waterfowl.
Scholarships Offered
Two $1,000 scholarships may be awarded to two qualified applicants, paid directly to the student to be used for tuition, books, or fees for the college of their choice.
Who is Eligible?
Scholarships are available to any U.S. high school senior or current college student who is demonstrating a minimum 3.0 grade point average and completes the required application of essay. Scholarships will not be awarded to a student receiving a full scholarship from another source.
What is Needed?
The following must be received before May 15th, 2008. Essays not meeting requirements or received late will not be considered.
- Completed Essay
- Copy of letter of acceptance or transcript of proof of current school
- Copy of grade transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
Essay
Completed essay must be at least 500 words and must incorporate the following-
- Goal of future role in waterfowl management or conservation
- Inspiration for chosen field
- How you feel you can positively effect waterfowl management or conservation
- Why you want this scholarship
When and Where?
The successful essayists will be notified before May 30th, 2008. Only recipients of scholarship will be communicated to. Selection will be based upon merit of the application, without regard to race, gender, color, or religion. Decisions will be final and made by the Washington Brant Foundation Board of Directors.
Please submit essays to:
Maynard Axelson
WBF President
15758 Fir Island Road
Mount Vernon, Wa 98273
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Migratory Bird Educational Links
Schools for a living planet - bring the power of the environment to your classroom. Provides educators with free access to curriculum-linked, printable in-class activities for grades 3 to 8. Curriculum connects English, Social Studies and Science, in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.
Check out our Kid's Page for fun things kid's can do learning about the brant and migratory birds.
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