Photo of Great Horned Owl and Owlet by Janine Schutt
Scholarships
Kitsap Audubon Society’s Scholarship Program
Solicitation has closed for 2026
Kitsap Audubon Society awards $18,000 in 2026 Scholarships
Since 2006 KAS has awarded $136,500 in Scholarships.
The Kitsap Audubon Society’s mission is to protect birds, wildlife habitat and the environment through conservation, education, citizen science and advocacy. To that end, we believe in supporting those students in our community that are working towards an academic degree in a field related to Kitsap Audubon’s mission, such as environmental science, forestry, marine or wildlife biology.
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Alexia Cochran of Bremerton is graduating from Klahowya High School and plans to pursue a career as an environmental policy analyst at Washington State University.
Eric Merrriwether of Bremerton is graduating from Bremerton High School and plans to attend Washington State University. He is preparing for a career in sustainable development.
Azaline Spiker of Port Orchard is graduating from South Kitsap High School and plans to attend Washington State University. She plans to pursue a career in wildlife conservation.
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Atley Carter of Bremerton is majoring in natural resources and the environment at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Gillian Hart of Poulsbo is majoring in biology and environmental science at Vassar College in New York.
Nate Lander of Silverdale is majoring in environmental science and sustainability at the University of Montana.
Julia Beatty of Poulsbo is majoring in fish and wildlife sciences at Oregon State University and is pursuing a career in conservation education.
Grace Breeden of Poulsbo is pursuing a career in wildlife ecology and conservation. She currently attends Olympic College in Bremerton; but plans to transfer this fall to Washington State Unversity
Photo: Ann Sleight Memorial Scholarships of $3,000 each were presented to five college level students, and $1,000 scholarships were presented to three high school graduating seniors by Scholarship chair Sandra Bullock. All five college-level recipients were able to attend, either in person or online. Picured on screen are Julia Beatty and Gillian Hart. Standing, from left, are Nathan Lander, Grace Breeden, Sandra Bullock (Scholarship Chair), and Atley Carter. Photo by Justin Carrington.
KAS’s General Scholarship
Solicitation has closed for 2026 and will reopen in February 2027
Photo of Junco nest by Mackenzie Szerlog
Kitsap Audubon Society will offer up to six (6) General Scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Kitsap County who wish to pursue a 2- or 4-year degree in Environmental Studies, Forestry, Marine or Wildlife Biology, or related fields of study. Selection will be based on quality of application responses, academic history, letters of recommendation, and evidence of interest in the chosen field through related projects and activities.
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An award of $1,000 each will be granted to up to six students for tuition, books, and fees. Funds will be sent directly to the school of attendance by early September and applied to the student’s account.
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To be considered for a scholarship, an applicant must:
Be a resident of Kitsap County
Be a high school senior graduating from a Kitsap County high school in 2025.
Show good academic standing.
Show qualities of character and citizenship.
List projects or activities relating to field of interest.
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Solicitation has closed for 2026.
Complete the online scholarship application form below in its entirety by XXXX.
Mail the following documentation, postmarked by XXXX, to Kitsap Audubon Society Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 961 Poulsbo, WA 98370:
Official transcript.
Two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to attest to your reliability, scholarship, and capability.
The name and address of the intended college for transmittal of funds
In the event that an interview is needed, you will be contacted by phone or email.
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The scholarship committee will contact recipient following selection no later than May 10th. Recipient will be announced and introduced at the May 14th general meeting of the Kitsap Audubon Society (hybrid meeting - in person and via Zoom).
KAS General Scholarship Application Form
KAS’s Ann Sleight Memorial Scholarship
Solicitation has closed for 2026 and will reopen in February 2027
Photo of Junco chicks by Mackenzie Szerlog
Kitsap Audubon Society will offer up to three (3) Ann Sleight Memorial Scholarships to residents of Kitsap County who have successfully completed at least one academic year of study, leading to a 2- or 4-year degree in Environmental Studies, Forestry, Marine or Wildlife Biology, or related fields. Selection will be based on quality of application responses, academic history, letters of recommendation, and evidence of interest in their chosen field through related projects and activities.
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An award of $3,000 will be granted to up to three students for tuition, books, and fees. Funds will be sent directly to the school of attendance by early September and applied to the student’s account.
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To be considered for a scholarship, an applicant must:
Be a resident of Kitsap County.
Have successfully completed at least one year of study toward a 2- or 4-year degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Marine or Wildlife Biology or related studies.
Show good academic standing.
Show qualities of character and citizenship.
Submit a written essay (online) of 500 words or less stating their reasons for choosing this field of study, career goals, and participation in any projects or activities relating to the field of interest.
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The solicitation period has closed. Complete the online scholarship application form below in its entirety by xxxx.
Mail the following documentation, postmarked by xxxx, to Kitsap Audubon Society Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 961 Poulsbo, WA 98370:
Official transcript
Two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to attest to your reliability, scholarship, and capability.
The name and address of college for transmittal of funds.
In the event that an interview is needed, you will be contacted by phone or email.
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The scholarship committee will contact recipient no later than May 10th. Recipient will be announced and introduced at the May 14th general meeting of the Kitsap Audubon Society (hybrid meeting in person and via Zoom).