- The Nebraska Beekeepers Association annually awards grants to students who are between the ages of 12 – 17.
- The grant provides the students with instruction in beekeeping, a complete hive, honeybee package, protective gear, hive tool, bee brush, smoker and a mentor to assist them during their first year.
- Students are to maintain their hive, records of their experience in beekeeping, complete a presentation before the association membership at their annual meeting.
- This program was started in 2008 to encourage young people to become involved in the industry of beekeeping.
- For more information about this grant program and an application contact the Nebraska Beekeepers Association.
- The application can be found at the Nebraska Youth Beekeeping Grant.
- Only one scholarship per family.