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                                               Youth Incentive Award

The Coleopterists Society, an international organization of professionals and hobbyists interested in the study of beetles, has established a program to recognize young people studying beetles. The Society has pledged to provide up to $600 each year for the Youth Incentive Award Program. The Junior award is a monetary grant of $200 and the Senior award is $400. Award recipients also will receive up to $200 (Junior) and $400 (Senior) of equipment credit from the BioQuip Products catalog. In addition to monetary and BioQuip grants, award recipients will each receive a one year subscription to the society journal, The Coleopterists Bulletin

This is for children of grades 7-12 only.

The objectives of the Youth Incentive Award are to:

* provide encouragement and assistance to young beetle enthusiasts (grades 7-12).

* promote the study of beetles, the most diverse group of insects, as a rewarding lifelong avocation or career.

* provide opportunities for young people to develop important life skills such as leadership, cooperation, communication, planning and conducting a scientific study, grant writing and managing funds.

* provide some financial support to enrich activities or projects.

For more information and to download an application form, click here