YOTA Camp Applications
Accepted Through March 15
Licensed amateurs from
North, Central and South America between the
ages of 15 and 25 are encouraged to apply for this summer's first-ever North
American edition of the popular Youth on the Air (YOTA) Camp. The deadline is
March 15. There are slots for 20 to 30 campers to attend (20 guaran- teed; up to 10 additional
slots may be added if funding is available).
The North American YOTA
Camp will be held from June 21-26, 2020, at the National Voice of America
Museum of Broadcasting near Cincinnati,
Ohio. Cost of attendance is $100
plus transportation to and from the museum. Some scholarships are available for
those who cannot afford the fee, which is not collected until after an
applicant has been accepted. For details or to apply
online, visit <http://YouthOnTheAir.org>.
Foundation for Amateur
Radio Scholarships Available
Applications
are now being accepted by the Foundation for Amateur Radio for the more than 50
scholarships it admin- isters. Initial applications are due by April 30, with
amendments permitted through May 7. Amounts vary widely as do requirements for
individual scholarships, although a general requirement is to hold a valid
amateur radio license and be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college,
university or technical school. According to the ARRL, applicants submit a
single application and are considered for any award for which they qualify.
Detailed information and application forms are available on the FAR website at
<https://tinyurl.com/t5cpmrm>.
