The Coleopterists Society is an international organization dedicated to the study of beetles, covering all aspects of their systematics and biology worldwide.
The Youth Incentive Award Program by The Coleopterists Society aims to provide encouragement and assistance to young beetle enthusiasts in grades 7-12. It offers up to $1200 annually, divided into two monetary awards: $400 for the Junior category (grades 7-9) and $800 for the Senior category (grades 10-12). Recipients also get a one-year subscription to The Coleopterists Bulletin. The grant supports field collecting trips, attendance at workshops, visits to museums for special training and projects on beetles, and studies on beetle biology, focusing on projects that demonstrate creativity, educational benefit, scientific merit, and sound budgetary planning. Applicants must write proposals individually, though finding an adult advisor for guidance is strongly encouraged.