Omland Lab sophomore, Meyerhoff Scholar and Biology / Music double major D’Juan Moreland (M31) was just announced as a winner of a new scholarship to promote diversity in birding, environmental science and related fields. In addition to being an excellent student, D'Juan is a mentor to school children who are interested in birds and birding.
D'Juan's mentor, Dr. Kevin Omland observes, "I am proud of what he has accomplished so far, and this scholarship is such a good small step to helping to diversify those interested in outdoor recreation and conservation."
The Black and Latinx Birders Scholarship is open to DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) and Delaware students of any age, in any year of their college studies (full-time undergraduate). Through the Annual Scholarship for Black and Latinx Birders of the DMV and DE, it seeks to increase the number of Black birders and Latinx birders studying in the fields of environmental science or the biological sciences. This year they awarded two $5,000 scholarships.
Congratulations, D'Juan!