The Tribune

THE Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation is accepting applications for The Bahamas Environmental Steward Scholars programme.

BESS is a unique year-long study and work experience programme for motivated graduating high school students between the ages of 15-18, interested in learning more about the environment, conservation and sustainable development.

During the BESS academic year, students attend the Cape Eleuthera Island School and engage in experiential learning and research. Additionally, students gain work experience through a paid internship with a local conservation organisation. Since the programme’s inception, 38 BESS scholars from schools throughout the country have participated.

The BESS experience is life changing, according to a press release.

Through this mentorship programme, BESS alumni have travelled the country, worked with scientists and participated in groundbreaking projects before going off to pursue further studies.

For more information about the programme, contact BREEF at 327-9000, email breef@breef.org or visit: www.breef.org/youth-education/bess-programme/ to download the application.

The application deadline is February 28. Full and partial scholarships are available.

BREEF is a non-government, non-profit, Bahamian marine conservation organisation whose mission is to promote the conservation of the Bahamian marine environment that sustains our way of life.