Houston Beekeepers Association (HBA)Youth Beekeeping Scholarship Application/AgreementName Date of Birth Address City Zip Phone Email Address Parent or Guardian Summary of your involvement in school, community, church, and other youth or civic organizations:
Write a brief paragraph on why you are interested in honey bees and beekeeping, and what you hope to accomplish if you are chosen for this scholarship:
Parent / Guardian: Do you feel your child can benefit from this program?
Do you feel you can support and encourage your child in this effort?
Does anyone in your immediate family have honey bees? Terms and Conditions of Agreement The recipient of this scholarship will be provided with woodenware consisting of a standard hive body with frames and foundation, a bottom board, an inner cover, a telescoping outer cover, a nucleus of honey bees with queen, and the necessary beginner’s equipment to start the beekeeping project (gloves, hive tool, and bee smoker). The recipient will also receive the additional benefit of: (1) beginning beekeeping classes for both the parent/guardian and student (5 classes, held once a month in the first part of the year; free registration and textbook); (2) a one-year family membership with the Houston Beekeepers Association (HBA); (3) mentoring by a Houston Beekeepers Association member throughout the year; (4) free extraction time for the student’s first honey crop during the scholarship year; (5) a yellow “Worker Bee” t-shirt, to be worn at all meetings and activities. The recipient will be required to: (1) attend all beginning beekeeping classes (both the student and parent/guardian; (2) attend at least 8 of the HBA monthly meetings between March 2025 and March 2026; (3) write a brief paragraph of introduction about themselves for the March 18th 2025 meeting (4) present a short progress report of their beekeeping activities (hive report); (5) research and present a honey bee related topic to an audience; (6) help facilitate the regular monthly meetings by assisting in various roles. Upon successful completion of all requirements, a Certificate of Completion and full ownership of the colony and the equipment will be presented at the November Banquet. Waiver & Binder: We/I understand that neither the Houston Beekeepers Association, nor any of its members or board, are responsible for any accidents or injuries which may occur while my child, _______________________________, is working with the aforementioned honey bees or equipment. We/I also understand the honey bee colony and equipment remains the property of the Houston Beekeepers Association until successful completion of the program. No Houston Beekeepers Association-provided items can be sold, given away, or destroyed during the one-year mentoring period for the scholarship. In the event that the recipient loses interest or can no longer pursue the beekeeping project, Houston Beekeepers Association must be notified immediately and all equipment, colony of honey bees, and hive must be returned in proper condition to the Houston Beekeepers Association. We/I understand that any additional costs associated with this project that are outside of the initial scope of the scholarship (e.g. sugar feed/treatments/additional hive components/additional equipment) will be our responsibility and will not be provided by the Houston Beekeepers Association. We/I understand that upon successful completion of the year‐long mentoring program, and fulfillment of the stated conditions, the recipient will be presented with a Certificate of Achievement from the program and receive full ownership of his/her beehive and related equipment to do with as they please. We/I understand that by signing this document we are granting consent to be photographed and your permission for any photos taken to be used by the Houston Beekeepers Association for promotional purposes or the Houston Beekeepers Skep. Parental Consent: I am the above-named applicant’s parent or guardian. He/she is not known to be allergic to honey bee stings and has my consent to accept and complete this scholarship if chosen. Furthermore, I agree that by signing this waiver, I release the Houston Beekeepers Association and their members from any liability for any accident or mishap that may occur in pursuit of this project. By filling out and submitting this form, I understand that I am fully agreeing to all terms and conditions set forth herein. Signatures: Applicant _________________________________
Parent or Guardian
_________________________________ **For a Word format of the application, additional information and application submission, please email mike@thriveapiaries.com.
Application Due by Monday, February 24th, 2025. | 
