Scholarships
Audubon strives to make nature education accessible to all. With the help of generous supporters, annual camp scholarships and academic scholarships are offered.
Read below to learn how to apply for and how to support these scholarships.
Day Camp Scholarships:
General Day Camp Camperships
Audubon Community Nature Center
c/o Sarah Hatfield
1600 Riverside Road
Jamestown, NY 14701
Application deadline: May 1 for first-round, awarded by May 15. Ongoing after June 1 as funds last.
This camp scholarship is in memory of Stephanie Frucella, a 4th grade teacher. As a child, she loved to come to the Audubon with her family to walk the trails and discover wildlife, flowers, and the beauty of nature. In her life, Stephanie strived daily to make a difference in the lives of her students and her community. Through this scholarship and others, her legacy will continue.
Application deadline: First round applications due by May 1. Awarded by May 15. Later applications will be reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis as funds last.
Please click below to download an application. Once filled out, please email it to info@auduboncnc.org or mail it to:
Audubon Community Nature Center
c/o Sarah Hatfield
1600 Riverside Road
Jamestown, NY 14701
Anderson Day Camp Scholarship Fund
Dave Anderson’s two great passions are the natural world and the education of young children. His family wanted to find a way to mark his 70th birthday in a way that respects who he is and how he’s lived his life. Voila! A partnership formed between ACNC and the Anderson family to create a fund to send kids to day camp.
The fund will ensure kids who otherwise couldn’t afford it will play and learn at Audubon. Why Audubon? The family feels it is a unique place dedicated to learning and enjoying birds, fish, trees, flowers, frogs, and everything else you find in forest and swamps. Dave is also a unique guy who loves all of those things and loves learning. A perfect fit!
Academic Scholarships:
Each year in early May, Audubon Community Nature Center education staff are joined by guests and together they raise money through a day long Birdathon. The $500 scholarship raised through Birdathon is awarded to an area college-bound high school senior or college student who intends to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in an environmental or related field.
Donors can pledge a set amount, or an amount per species. In years past the team has seen anywhere from 65 to 80 species of birds.
Ryan Exline was an integral part of the Audubon family for many years. He assisted with gardening, eagle care, live animal care, and educational programs. He was pursuing a master’s degree at Duke University when he died in a car accident. He is deeply missed. ACNC honors him by naming this scholarship for him.
Application Deadline: March 18
Please click below to download an application. Once filled out, please email it to info@auduboncnc.org or mail it to:
Audubon Community Nature Center c/o Sarah Hatfield
1600 Riverside Road
Jamestown, NY 14701
Address
Audubon Community Nature Center
1600 Riverside Road
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 569-2345
info@auduboncnc.org
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Thank you, Community Partners
Audubon Community Partners make a significant financial contribution each year because they believe that every child deserves the opportunity to have a real and healthy connection to nature.
Bob and Kathy Frucella
Carnahan-Jackson Foundation
Chautauqua Region Community Foundation
Holmberg Foundation
Hultquist Foundation
Jessie Smith Darrah Fund
Lenna Foundation
Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
The Boocha Family
Bush Industries Inc.
Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance
Hal and Mary Conarro
Jan Simons Boyle
