CBTA aims to support education and careers in environmentally related fields through academic scholarships. These scholarships, sponsored in memory of Emily M. Hewitt, encourage students who demonstrate a love for nature and a dedication to environmental conservation.
The grant program provides a $3,000 monetary award to an upper division or graduate student in California with a commitment to studying the environment. It aims to support students who are dedicated to communicating and interpreting a love of nature and practicing conservation, following the legacy of California artist, author, and conservationist Emily M. Hewitt.