San Mateo County Bird Alliance is pleased to announce a youth scholarship for one student age 13-17 to attend American Birding Association's Camp Colorado Aug. 2-8, 2026. This scholarship will encourage youth to pursue their interests in birds, the natural world, conservation, and education.  

The scholarship was made possible by donations to the San Mateo County Bird Alliance Scholarship Fund.

This scholarship is open to students ages 13-17 residing or attending middle/high school in San Mateo County.  It will cover the cost of registration for Camp Colorado, ABA membership, and an airfare stipend.  Scholarship recipients will also receive a year’s membership to San Mateo County Bird Alliance.

Students must complete an application (bit.ly/sasscholarship) that includes an essay and letter of recommendation from a teacher or adult mentor.  Here is a worksheet (bit.ly/sasworksheet) of the application that the applicant can use before submitting the digital application form.  It will allow the applicant to see the essay prompt and the link to the letter of recommendation (bit.ly/sasrecommendation) to provide to the recommender in advance.

The deadline to apply is TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026.

Click on this link for a digital copy of this form that you can use as a worksheet before filling out this online form:  http://bit.ly/sasworksheet