Program Objectives:

• To educate young people in the art of beekeeping.
• To promote a better understanding of the value of honeybees to our environment and to the food chain.
• To provide an opportunity for young people to experience responsibility and enjoyment through beekeeping.
• To provide a way for young people to engage in a vocation and gain the potential to pursue beekeeping as a sideline or full-time pursuit.
• To further TVBA’s mission of educating the public about the importance of honeybees.

Scholarship students are provided with the following:

• A set of wooden-ware for a beehive.
• A nuc of honeybees for the hive.
• Essential beekeeping equipment: hat, gloves, veil, hive tool and bee smoker.
• Beginning Beekeeping Classes: held prior to the monthly meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:15pm.
• A one-year membership to TVBA.
• Mentoring by a TVBA member (or members) for one year.* (January 1 st – December 31st).
• A location and equipment to extract honey, free of charge to the student for the first year.

During the scholarship year, students will:

• Present a brief report at each monthly meeting of their activities to date.
• Research and present a honeybee related topic from a provided list to the November TVBA meeting of the scholarship year. Presentations will include photos and diagrams and last between 10 and 15 minutes.
• Prepare a final report on PowerPoint to be given at the November TVBA meeting. This will include photos and a summary of their progress in beekeeping and lessons learned.
• Help facilitate the regular monthly meetings by assisting in various roles. E.g. Welcoming visitors to meetings, helping with hospitality or door prizes.