$200 Bonsai Scholarships being given away

Posting here to get the word out to more people-
California Bonsai Society is proud to announce The Ben Oki Bonsai Scholarships

The California Bonsai Society (CBS) has set up a scholarship fund to honor Ben Oki - a man who devoted most of his life to enjoying and sharing bonsai. Ben was happiest when he was sharing his knowledge or working on a tree. To honor that sharing spirit Ben had we will be making five $200.00 grants available to anyone in the bonsai community to be used to attend classes, a workshop or other bonsai related educational activity. To apply, the applicant should write a short note detailing what they’d like to do with the funds - funds can be used for classes, materials to bring to a class, workshops, etc. as long as it is geared towards improving one’s bonsai skills and knowledge with an outside source. They cannot be used to just buy a piece of material to work on your own.
Applicants who receive scholarships agree that in return for these funds within 15 days of completing class etc. they will provide CBS with photos and a short write up of what they did with the funds. This will be published on our website and in our newsletter.
The application period will be from April 15th through May 30th annually with the scholarships awarded by June 15th. Applications will be accepted from anyone in the bonsai community.
The scholarship will be awarded by random drawing.
Anyone in the bonsai community can apply by sending a short note stating that they are applying for the Ben Oki Scholarship. Applications should include name, address and email of applicant as well as name of teacher, workshop leader etc. and dates of said classes or workshops or other activity to improve one’s bonsai knowledge. All applications need to be postmarked by May 30th.
Applications should be mailed via US postal service to
Ben Oki Scholarship
c/o 17230 Roscoe Blvd. Northridge CA 91325

this is a great opportunity that is being provided - Thanks for sharing !

I'm really kind of surprised at how few are taking advantage of this opportunity. It takes a couple of minutes and a stamp for a chance to get a $200 grant to further your bonsai knowledge. Its open to anyone so apply now. We're accepting applications until May 30.

Sounds great, I will apply! : ), well if the post actually arrives in time....

mine is in the post as well !

Bob Pressler wrote:I'm really kind of surprised at how few are taking advantage of this opportunity. It takes a couple of minutes and a stamp for a chance to get a $200 grant to further your bonsai knowledge. Its open to anyone so apply now. We're accepting applications until May 30.

BUT - If less people apply, it will greatly increase my chances of winning one !!!
JOKING - I am sure that without participation, the program may go away and that would be tragic

It is with bated breath that we await the awards in a few days !!!