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Master Beekeeper Grant Opportunity for BCBA Members
The BCBA Board is pleased to announce that two (2) $350 Grants have been created and approved by the Board for BCBA Club Members to enroll in the Cornell Master Beekeeper Program. This grant opportunity is open to all BCBA members in good standing who have completed the Beginner and Intermediate Course (or its equivalent) or have 5 years minimum beekeeping experience. This program is a great opportunity and all members who qualify and are interested are encouraged to apply. |
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Normally, the Cornell program costs $899 but with the Club discount and BCBA funds of $350, the recipients will only pay $249 for the entire Cornell Master Beekeeper Certification Program.
In
return, the grant recipients will be asked to give back 40-50 hours of
volunteer time to BCBA to directly support our members. For example,
volunteering may include: answering questions on the Bee Banter,
assisting the Queen Rearing Program, helping with class hives, assisting
members with their hive inspections for a small donation (to fund future grants) back to the
club.
The Cornell Program is virtual. For more information on the Cornell Master Beekeeper Certificate Program please go to: https://ecornell.cornell.edu/certificates/beekeeping/master-beekeeping/
Application
SelectionTo apply for the BCBA Grant, please draft an email and send by September 1, 2024:
- Send To: Info@BucksBeekeepers.com
- Subject Line: “MASTER BEEKEEPER GRANT APPLICATION”
- Body of Email and/or attachments must include the below:
- Name & Email
- What year you started beekeeping
- List all beekeeping courses & education that you have completed
- References: provide contact info for two (2) personal references who can speak to your character, work ethic, and suitability for the scholarship
- Community Volunteerism: list volunteer activity
- Essay: why you should be selected for this opportunity (300 word max)
- Add the following Statement: "I certify that all information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if selected, I will be responsible for volunteering within the club for 40-50 hours for 18 months after completing the Cornell Master Beekeeping Program."
The Selection Committee will apply an objective point system as follows:
- Having Taken Beginner Class or it’s equivalent -3 Pts
- Having Taken Intermediate Class or it’s equivalent -5 Pts
- Years Beekeeping 7+years -8 pts
- Volunteering in Club -3 pts
- Other Community Volunteerism -3 pts
- Essay is used as a tiebreaker
Timeline for 2024
July 15: Program posted on BCBA website, Email sent to all BCBA Members, Applications Open
September 1: Applications Close
September 2-9: BCBA Selection Committee Review
September 10: Selected Candidates announced at BCBA Monthly Member Meeting
September 15: Candidates are registered with Cornell and tuition paid
January 8, 2025: Classes Begin!
August 2026: Final Field exam completed, Master Beekeeping Certificate awarded
Click above to submit your application and all applicable criteria.
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