At Conservation Careers we’re on a mission to help conservationists achieve career success, and create a world where wildlife thrives. We believe all conservationists should be able to pursue the best training opportunities, have the best experiences, conduct meaningful research and lead impactful conservation projects to boost their careers and ultimately help wildlife thrive.
But we know that, especially early in your career, money can be a big barrier, and sometimes even prevent talented conservationists from pursuing and growing their careers. That’s why we’ve reviewed some of the top conservation scholarships around the world.
Whether your next career step is training, research, an experience or a project, we hope the following list helps you make it a reality.
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Top Conservation Scholarships for Training
| Name | Scholarship Institution | Host Institution | Level | Field(s) | Value | Duration | Target Group |
| African Graduate Student Research Fund | American Society of Mammalogists | African universities | Graduate | Natural history, conservation, ecology, systematics, wildlife biology, biogeography, or behaviour | US $1,500 | Citizens of African countries and currently enrolled in a graduate program. | |
| Ashton Award for Student Research | The Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University | Flexible | Undergraduate and graduate | Asian tropical forest biology | Up to $4,000 | Graduate and advanced undergraduate students working on Asian tropical forest biology. | |
| Clark Hubbs’ Student Travel Awards | American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists | American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists | Undergraduate / Master’s | Ichthyology or Herpetology | $600 – $800 | Current students (undergraduate or graduate) and members of ASIH | |
| Dean Metter Memorial Award | Society of the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles | Flexible | Undergraduate / Master’s | Herpetology | $300 – $1,000. | Enrolled undergraduate or graduate students conducting field-based research in herpetology. | |
| Edward C. Raney Fund Award | American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists | Flexible | Graduate | Ichthyology | $400–1000 | members of ASIH enrolled in graduate studies | |
| Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) Scholarship | The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) of the European Union | Universities from the MEME consortium | Master’s | Evolutionary Biology | € 40,000 – € 49,000 | 24 months | Talented and motivated students who are interested in understanding evolution in all its facets. |
| Franklin Mosher Baldwin Memorial Fellowships | Leakey Foundation | Flexible | Master’s / PhD | Paleoanthropology and primatology | Up to US$15,000 / year | 2 years | Students from developing countries |
| Helen T. and Frederick M. Gaige Awards | American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists | Flexible | Graduate | Herpetology | $400–1000 | Varies | Members of ASIH enrolled for an advanced degree |
| KLI “Resident Fellowship Program” | The Konrad Lorenz Institute for Evolution and Cognition Research (KLI) | KLI | Late-stage PhD | Sustainability sciences | Varies | Varies | Late-stage PhD students |
| Loom Nam Khong Pijai (GMS Scholarships) in Environmental Engineering and Management | Asian Institute of Technology | Asian Institute of Technology | Master’s | Environmental engineering and management | Tuition and registration fees, accommodation, and a bursary for living expenses | 22 months | Nationals of Thailand, Myanmar, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Vietnam and China |
| Marine Conservation Graduate Scholarships | The Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF) | Flexible | Master’s | Marine conservation | $2,000 | Varies | Qualified women of any age |
| Marine Conservation Undergraduate Scholarships | The Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF) | Flexible | Undergraduate | Marine conservation | $1,000 – 1,500 | Varies | Qualified women of any age |
| Murray Foundation School Award | The Murray Foundation | Operation Wallacea | Flexible | Undergraduate / Master’s | £500 | Varies | UK and European students |
| PhD Fellowships | German Federal Environmental Foundation | Universities in Germany | PhD | Environmental protection | €1,500 / month | 3 years | |
| Recanati-Kaplan Foundation Scholarship | Recanati-Kaplan Foundation | The Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, University of Oxford | Postgraduate | Wildlife conservation | Varies | 1 year | Candidates who attained their qualifications and training from less economically developed countries. |
| Rotary Global Grants | The Rotary Foundation | Flexible | Master’s, PhD | Rotary’s six Areas of Focus | US $30,000 | Varies | Applicants pursuing a master’s or PhD outside their country in one of Rotary’s six Areas of Focus. |
| Rotary Scholarships for the Water Cooperation and Diplomacy Master | The Rotary Foundation | UPEACE in Costa Rica, IHE Delft in the Netherlands and OSU in the USA | Master’s | Water management / Water resources | Covers most educational fees | 17 months | Nationals from Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan |
| Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program | WWF | Varies | Graduate, short courses | Social science, natural science | Up to $30,000 per year | Up to 3 years | Conservation leaders in Africa, Asia, and Latin America |
| Scholarships for the BA (Hons) Global Challenges with a specialisation in Wildlife Conservation | African Leadership University | African Leadership University | Undergraduate | African wildlife Conservation | Varies | Varies | African students, particularly West African students |
| Scholarships for the Conservation & Restoration Biology Specialisation at Radboud University | Radboud University | Radboud University | Master’s | Conservation and restoration biology | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Scholarships for the MBA for Conservation Leaders | African Leadership University | African Leadership University | Postgraduate (MBA) | African conservation, business and leadership | Varies | Varies | African students, particularly West African students |
| Scholarships for the MSc in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management | Oceans and Lakes | Universiteit Antwerpen, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Universiteit Gent | Master’s | Research and management of marine and lacustrine systems | Varies | 2 years | People from developing countries who occupy key or strategic positions at an institution in their native country#ba |
| Student Research Scholarships for Bat Conservation | Bat Conservation International | Flexible | University | Bat conservation | Up to US $3,000 | Varies | Student researchers |
| Support Grants for the The International Master of Science in Marine Biological Resources (IMBRSea) | IMBRSea | 11 European universities | Master’s | Marine resources management and conservation | Tuition waivers | 2 years | International students with special focus on developing countries |
| The Growing Confidence Project | FSC Preston Montford, Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Fordhall Community Land Initiative. | Field Studies Council at Preston Montford | Short courses for ages 11-24 | Environment | Courses are funded, free or subsidised | 1-5 days | Young people aged 11-24 |
| The Mahmoud S. Rabbani Fellowship | Lutfia Rabbani Foundation | Universities from The Netherlands / Universities in eligible Arab countries | Ph.D. / Master’s | Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery, Environmental Sciences, Natural sciences | Up to € 15,000 | 1 year | Arab and Dutch students |
| The Miriam Rothschild Scholarship | Department of Geography, University of Cambridge | Department of Geography, University of Cambridge | Master’s | Conservation leadership | Varies | 11 months | Applicants from countries in the Global South |
| The Sarah and Daniel Hrdy Visiting Fellowship in Conservation Biology at Harvard University | Harvard University | Harvard University | Varies | Conservation biology | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Teaching Assistantships | The University of the Virgin Islands | The University of the Virgin Islands | Master’s | Marine and environmental science | $16,800 per academic year | 2 years | Open |
| The Sustainable Agriculture & Forestry Scholarship | The Sustainable Agriculture & Forestry Scholarship Endowment Fund | Flexible | Varies | Sustainable agriculture and forestry | Varies | Varies | Open |
| Training & Travel Grants | British Ecological Society | Flexible | PhD / Postgraduate | Ecology | Up to £1,000 | BES member / PhD, postgraduate research assistants | |
| Veterinary Student Scholar Program | Morris Animal Foundation | Flexible | Undergraduate | Research on animal health and welfare | Up to US $5,000 | Varies | Veterinary students |
| WildTeam UK Bursaries | WildTeam UK | WildTeam UK | Any | Conservation project management and strategy development | Varies | 3 days to 5 weeks | Unrestricted |
| Young Darwin Scholarship | Field Studies Council (FSC) | Field Studies Council (FSC) | Short course for ages 16-17 | Science (ecology, geography, geology, environment) | Course cost plus follow up support | Young students aged 16 or 17 living in the UK | |
| Zale Perry Scholarship | Academy of Underwater Arts & Sciences | Flexible | Master’s / PhD | Aquatic Biology, Ecology, and other Marine Science-related fields | $6,000 |
Top Conservation Scholarships for Research & Projects
| Name | Scholarship Institution | Host Institution | Level | Field(s) | Value | Duration | Target Group |
| Big Cats Conservation | The National Geographic Big Cats Initiative (BCI) | Flexible | Conservationists / researchers | Big cats conservation | Up to US $100,000 | 1-2 years | Conservationists / researchers |
| Early Career Grant | National Geographic | Varies | Early career | Conservation / research |
US $5,000 – $10,000 |
Up to 1 year |
Early career conservationists / scientists |
| Exploration Grant | National Geographic | Varies | Experienced project leaders | Conservation, education, research, storytelling, and technology | US $10,000 – $30,000 | Up to 1 year | Experienced project leaders |
| Earl S. Tupper Postdoctoral Fellowship | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) | Postdoctoral research | One of the research fields practiced at STRI | US $50,400 / year plus research budget | 3 years | Researchers who have completed a PhD |
| Ecologists in Africa | British Ecological Society | Flexible | Master’s or higher | Ecological research | Up to £8,000 | Up to 18 months | Citizens of African countries |
| HUCE Environmental Fellowships | Harvard University | Harvard University | PhD / Postdocs | Environmental problems | US $70,000 per year | 2 years | Recent doctorate recipients |
| Graduate Student Fellowships | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) | Graduate | Multiple | USD $7,500 | 10 weeks | Students currently enrolled in a graduate program |
| ‘Frontiers in Freshwater Science’ | Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries | Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries | PhD students, postdocs and senior scientists | Freshwater ecology and Inland fisheries | €1,828 – €2,600 / month | 6-24 months | PhD students, postdocs and senior scientists |
| Kleinhans Fellowship for Community Forestry Research | Rainforest Alliance | Flexible | Master’s or higher | Community forestry research | US $20,000 per year | 2 years | Researchers of any nationality or residence |
| Link Foundation / Smithsonian Institution 12-week Graduate Fellowships | Link Foundation / Smithsonian Institution | The Smithsonian Marine Station | Graduate research | Marine science research | US $6,500 | 12 weeks | Graduate students |
| Outreach Grants | British Ecological Society | Flexible | Master’s or higher | Ecological research | Maximum £2,000 | Up to 18 months | Open |
| Postdoctoral Fellowships | Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) | Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) | Postdoctoral research | Multiple | $50,400 plus benefit | 1 year | Postdoctoral researchersa |
| Predoctoral Fellowships | Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) | Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) | PhD | Multiple | $36,000 plus allowances | 1 year | PhD candidates |
| Recovery of species on the brink of extinction | National Geographic / IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) | Flexible | Professional | Recovery of species on the brink of extinction | Up to $50,000 | 1-2 years | Open |
| Research Grants | British Ecological Society (BES) | Flexible | Professional | Ecological research | Up to £20,000 | 1 year | Individuals who are BES members |
| Rufford Small Grants | The Rufford Foundation | Flexible | Master’s / PHD | Conservation projects | £6,000 – £15,000 | Minimum of 12 months | Early career conservationists based in developing countries |
| Senior Postdoctoral Researcher Fellowship | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) | Postdoctoral research | One of the research fields practiced at STRI | $50,400 annually plus research allowance | 3-12 months | Senior postdoctoral researchers who have held a Ph.D. for at least seven years or equivalent |
| Short Term Fellowships | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) | Graduate students, undergrads and postdocs | One of the research fields practiced at STRI | $3,000 plus a research allowance | 3 months | Graduate students, undergrads and postdocs |
| SI-CI Postdoctoral Fellowship | Working Land and Seascapes | PhD obtained | Up to $90,000 per year | Up to 2 years | Researchers that have obtained a PhD | ||
| SWOT Small Grants | SWOT: The State of the World’s Sea Turtles | Flexible | Sea turtle research and conservation | US $1,000 | Varies |
Top Conservation Scholarships for Experiences & Expeditions
| Name | Scholarship Institution | Host Institution | Level | Field(s) | Value | Duration | Target Group |
| Heppell-REEF Marine Conservation Internship Scholarship | Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) | REEF | Udergraduate / Graduate | Marine conservation | Free housing+ $250 monthly stipend | 2 months | Oregon State University (OSU) students and recent alumni |
| Natucate Conservation Scholarship | Natucate | Natucate | Any | Nature and species conservation | US $500 | Varies | Volunteers 18 and older |
| Our World Underwater Scholarship Society / REEF Marine Conservation Internship | Our World Underwater Scholarship Society | Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) | Undergraduate / Graduate | Marine conservation | $2,000 | 2 months | Preference given to Oregon State University students and recent alumni |
| That’s Geography! Educator Grant | National Geographic Society | Flexible | Geography / Education | US $10,000 – $75,000 | 1-2 years | Teaching professionals globally | |
| Undergraduate Marine Research Scholarship | The Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF) | Flexible | Undergraduate | Marine conservation | $1,000 | 3 months | Still-matriculated undergraduate students |
Top Conservation Scholarships For Training – In Alphabetical Order
Training is often necessary to get your foot in the door of the conservation field and make you competitive. To date we have listed over 1,300 conservation training opportunities across the globe on our conservation training board, including everything from short online courses to multi-year master’s programmes. We know that when you’re starting out, switching careers and developing professionally, these opportunities can sometimes make all the difference in your career.
Below you’ll find some of the top conservation scholarships around the world.
If you’re ready to look for a conservation training opportunity, check out our Conservation Training Board, or our list of top conservation training opportunities, based on transparent reviews from current and past students.
African Graduate Student Research Fund
Scholarship Institution | American Society of Mammalogists
Host Institution | African Universities
Location | African countries
Level of Study | Graduate
Fields of Study | Natural history, conservation, ecology, systematics, wildlife biology, biogeography, or behavior.
Summary | African Graduate Student Awards are made annually to support field research projects by African nationals working on wild mammals in Africa. Eligible students must be citizens of African countries and currently enrolled in a graduate program. Projects must be field oriented investigations of natural history, conservation, ecology, systematics, wildlife biology, biogeography, or behavior. The selection committee’s membership reflects these diverse fields and has field research experience in Africa.
Value | US $1,500 and an online membership to the Society.
Number of Awards | Usually 2-3 grants are awarded annually.
Deadline | Annually in April.
Target group | Citizens of African countries and currently enrolled in a graduate program.
Link | Visit the African Graduate Student Research Fund website.
Ashton Award for Student Research
Scholarship Institution | The Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University
Host Institution | Flexible
Location | Flexible
Level of Study | Undergraduate and Graduate programs
Fields of Study | Asian tropical forest biology
Summary | The Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University sponsors the Ashton Award for Student Research to support graduate and advanced undergraduate students working on Asian tropical forest biology. Applications are accepted from advanced undergraduates and graduate students worldwide.
Value | Up to $4,000
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | Annually in February
Target group | Graduate and advanced undergraduate students working on Asian tropical forest biology. The award is not limited to universities in the United States or to US citizens.
Link | Visit the Ashton Award for Student Research website.
Clark Hubbs’ Student Travel Awards
Scholarship Institution | American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (ASIH)
Host Institution | American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (ASIH)
Location | Annual ASIH meeting
Level | Undergraduate / Masters
Fields | Ichthyology or Herpetology
Summary | Travel awards of $600 each ($800 for intercontinental travelers) will be awarded to help defray travel expenses to participate in the annual ASIH meeting. A student may apply for an award in only one category (Ichthyology or Herpetology). The awards will be chosen by random draw.
Value | $600 ($800 for intercontinental travelers)
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | May
Target group | Current students (undergraduate or graduate) and members of ASIH
Link | Visit the Clark Hubbs’ Student Travel Awards page.
Dean Metter Memorial Award
Scholarship Institution | Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles
Host Institution | Flexible
Location | Flexible
Level | Undergraduate / Master’s
Fields | Herpetology
Summary | The purpose of the Award is: (1) to honor the memory of Dean E. Metter; (2) to encourage students to pursue field research in herpetology; and (3) to facilitate field research in herpetology by providing funds for relevant expenses.
Expenses eligible for funding include: (1) travel expenses (e.g., mileage, airfare) associated with the field research project; and (2) equipment for field-based research (e.g., materials for drift fences, traps, etc.). Funds may not be used for salaries or any other personnel expenses, travel to meetings, equipment or supplies for laboratory-based research (even if applicable to the project), or overhead or indirect costs.
Value | Grants made from the award will be no less than $300 and no more than $1,000.
Duration | Varies
Number of Awards | Efforts will be made to fund as many eligible proposals as possible.
Deadline | Proposals due in March each year.
Start date |
Eligibility | Applicants must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited college or university and be conducting field-based research in herpetology. This research may occur anywhere in the world, but priority will be given to research conducted in the state of Missouri.
Link | Visit the Dean Metter Memorial Award page.
Edward C. Raney Fund Award
Scholarship Institution | American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (ASIH)
Host Institution | Flexible
Location | Flexible
Level | Graduate
Fields | Ichthyology
Summary | Grants awarded from the Raney Fund for Ichthyology provide support for young ichthyologists for museums or laboratory study, travel, fieldwork, or any other activity that will effectively enhance their professional careers and their contributions to the science of ichthyology.
Value | Individual awards are typically in the $400–1000 range and will be awarded on basis of both merit and need.
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | March
Start date | Varies
Target group | Applicants must be members of ASIH and should be enrolled for an advanced degree (graduate students)
Link | Visit the Raney Fund Award page.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) Scholarship
Scholarship Institution | The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) of the European Union
Host Institution | A consortium with the following partners: University of Groningen, the University of Montpellier, Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich and Uppsala University, and associate partners: Harvard University and the University of Lausanne.
Location | Groningen and/ or Uppsala and/or Montpellier and/or Munich and/or Cambridge (Massachusetts) and/or Lausanne.
Level of Study | Master’s
Fields of Study | Evolutionary Biology
Summary | MEME (Erasmus Mundus Master Programme in Evolutionary Biology) is a two-year research-oriented master programme for talented and motivated students who are interested in understanding evolution in all its facets. It is a joint project between four European universities (University of Groningen, Netherlands; Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich, Germany; Uppsala University, Sweden; University of Montpellier, France) as partners and Harvard University (USA) and University of Lausanne (Switzerland) as associated partners. Students start their studies with a semester in either Groningen or Uppsala, and then move to either Montpellier or Munich for their second semester. In the third and fourth semesters, students can choose the partner university at which to carry out their individual research projects. Upon completion of the programme, students are awarded a double degree from two partner universities. A limited number EMJMD scholarships have been made available by the European Commission and will be awarded to the highest ranked students of each cohort.
Value | Between € 40,000 and € 49,000 depending on citizenship, place of residence and trajectory (see https://www.evobio.eu/
Duration | 24 months
Number of Awards | 3 or 4 EU scholarships (‘category B’) and 14 non-EU (‘category A’) scholarships per year
Deadline | Generally between January 15th and February 1st
Study commences | September
Target group | Talented and motivated students who are interested in understanding evolution in all its facets.
Eligibility | Candidates must:
- have obtained a degree in Biology or a closely related field (or provide convincing proof that such a degree will be obtained before the start of the next academic year); this degree must be equivalent to or higher than a European Bachelor of Science (BSc) and meet the local requirements of all partners;
- have sufficient background in evolutionary biology or neighbouring disciplines (e.g. ecology or systematics);
- have belonged to the top students of their cohort during their BSc;
- have a strong motivation to pursue a scientific career;
- provide proof of sufficient proficiency in English.
Link | Visit the MEME website.
Franklin Mosher Baldwin Memorial Fellowships
Scholarship Institution | Leakey Foundation
Host Institution | Flexible
Location | Anywhere except your home country
Level of Study | Master’s / PhD
Fields of Study | Paleoanthropology and primatology
Summary | The Leakey Foundation makes the Franklin Mosher Baldwin Memorial Fellowships to help students from developing countries get advanced education and training in paleoanthropology and primatology. Applicants should already be enrolled or provisionally accepted in a graduate program related to human origins and evolution. This award is for a program of approved, advanced special training or studies leading towards an MA or PhD.
Value | Up to US$15,000 per year
Duration | 2 years (the program has an annual deadline for new applications, and a different application process and deadline to apply for second-year renewals)
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | The deadlines for new applicants and returning applicants are in February / March each year.
Target group | Students from developing countries who wish to obtain education or training from an institution outside of the student’s home country
Link | Visit the Leakey Foundation website.
Helen T. and Frederick M. Gaige Awards
Scholarship Institution | American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (ASIH)
Host Institution | Flexible
Location | Flexible
Level | Graduate
Fields | Herpetology
Summary | Grants to be awarded from the Gaige Fund provide support to young herpetologists for museum or laboratory study, travel, fieldwork, or any other activity that will effectively enhance their professional careers by contributing to the science of herpetology.
Value | Individual awards are typically in the range of $400–1000, and will be awarded on the basis of both merit and need.
Duration | Varies
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | March
Target group | Applicants must be members of ASIH and should be enrolled for an advanced degree (graduate students).
Link | Visit the Gaige Fund Award page.
KLI “Resident Fellowship Program”
Scholarship Institution | The Konrad Lorenz Institute for Evolution and Cognition Research (KLI)
Host Institution | KLI
Location | Klosterneuburg, Austria (close to Vienna)
Level | Late-stage PhD
Fields | Sustainability sciences
Summary | The Resident Fellowship Program at the KLI offers individual fellowships for researchers in residence. All projects are initiated by a proposal to the Scientific Director and to the Executive Manager of the KLI. The KLI provides different kinds of Resident Fellowships.
Value | Varies
Duration | Varies
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | Varies
Start date | Varies
Target group | Applications to the Resident Fellowship Program should fit the mission and vision of the institute. KLI privileges projects that are theoretical and reflexive (including conceptual, epistemological, and historical projects) as well as interdisciplinary within the life, cognitive, and sustainability sciences as well as history, philosophy and social studies thereof. The ideal KLI resident fellow should also have good communication and collaboration capacities as well as the creativity and willingness to contribute to the life of the institute.
Link | Visit the KLI “Resident Fellowship Program” page.
Loom Nam Khong Pijai (GMS Scholarships) in Environmental Engineering and Management
Scholarship Institution | Asian Institute of Technology
Host Institution | Asian Institute of Technology
Location | Bangkok, Thailand
Level | Master’s
Fields | Environmental engineering and management
Summary | The Asian Institute of Technology invites applications for the Loom Nam Khong Pijai Scholarships for masters degree programs in infrastructure development; energy technology; oil, gas, and natural resources development; and environmental engineering and management.
Value | Each scholarship covers tuition and registration fees, accommodation, and a bursary for living expenses at AIT‘s residential campus in Thailand for the 22 months of the masters program.
Duration | Entire period of the 22-month Master Degree program
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | February
Target group | Nationals of Thailand, Myanmar, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Vietnam and China (Yunnan and Guangxi Provinces).
Eligibility | Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Citizens of Thailand, Myanmar, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Vietnam and China (Yunnan and Guangxi Provinces)
- Graduated in related fields from an accredited institution
- Have a good education record in a 4-year undergraduate degree program
- Have a high proficiency in English as required by AIT
- Applicants in Thailand can also take the AIT English Test administered by the AIT Language Center
- From universities with QS Ranking within 1000 or better with cGPA 3.0 and above (or equivalent) or from other universities with cGPA 3.5 and above (or equivalent).
Link | Visit the Loom Nam Khong Pijai (GMS Scholarships) page.
Marine Conservation Graduate Scholarships
Scholarship Institution | The Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF)
Host Institution | Flexible
Location | Flexible
Level | Master’s
Fields | Marine Conservation
Summary | Four scholarships ($2000 each) will be awarded to qualified women of any age who are enrolled in an accredited graduate academic or research program in the field of marine conservation. The scholarships are intended to support independent research and/or fieldwork at an accredited university; they will not support tuition, living expenses or student loan payments. The applicant should clearly state how the intended use of the scholarship will advance marine conservation.
Value | $2000
Duration | Varies
Number of Awards | 4
Deadline | Check the WDHOF Scholarship and Training Grants page.
Start date | Flexible
Target group | Qualified women of any age who are enrolled in an accredited graduate academic or research program in the field of marine conservation
Link | Visit the WDHOF Scholarship and Training Grants page.
Marine Conservation Undergraduate Scholarships
Scholarship Institution | The Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF)
Host Institution | Flexible
Location | Flexible
Level | Undergraduate
Fields | Marine Conservation
Summary | Four scholarships (2 @ $1,500; 2 @ $1,000) will be awarded to qualified women of any age who are enrolled in accredited undergraduate academic or research programs in the field of marine conservation. The scholarships are intended to support independent research and/or fieldwork at an accredited university; they will not support tuition, living expenses or student loan payments. The applicant should clearly state how the intended use of the scholarship will advance marine conservation.
Value | 2 @ $1500; 2 @ $1000
Duration | Varies
Number of Awards | 4
Deadline | Check the WDHOF Scholarship and Training Grants page.
Start date | Flexible
Target group | Qualified women of any age who are enrolled in accredited undergraduate academic or research programs in the field of marine conservation.
Murray Foundation School Award
Scholarship Institution | The Murray Foundation
Host Institution | Operation Wallacea
Location | Any country were Operation Wallacea conduct projects
Level of Study | Undergraduate / Master’s
Fields of Study | Education and understanding of environmental processes
Summary | The Murray Foundation is a UK registered Charity (No. 1162333) established to support young people participating in projects which advance education and develop an understanding of environmental processes. This is the second year the Murray Foundation have generously provided £5000 in funding to support UK and European students completing an undergraduate dissertation or masters thesis in 2020. Ten awards of £500 are available.
Value | £500
Number of Awards | 10
Deadline | Annually in March
Target group | UK and European students completing an undergraduate dissertation or masters thesis in 2020 (enrolled in any UK or European university and booked on to an Operation Wallacea dissertation project in 2020)
Eligibility |
Link | Visit the Murray Foundation School Award website.
PhD Fellowships
Scholarship Institution | German Federal Environmental Foundation
Host Institution | Universities in Germany
Location | Germany
Level of Study | PhD
Fields of Study | Environmental protection
Summary | The German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) offers 60 research fellowships per year to young scientists in Germany and internationally across all disciplines of environmental protection. The funding period is 36 months with a monthly stipend of €1,500. DBU welcomes subjects of international importance, although the work has to be done mainly in Germany, and with a clear reference to the German environmental situation. DBU expects good German language skills from all applicants.
Value | Monthly grant of €1,500; monthly material expenses of €210
Duration | 3 years
Number of Awards | Up to 60
Deadline | Two deadlines for applications in January and June
Target group | Visit the DBU website.
Eligibility | DBU expects good German language skills from all applicants
Link | Visit the DBU website.
Recanati-Kaplan Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship Institution | Recanati-Kaplan Foundation
Host Institution | The Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, University of Oxford
Location | Oxford, UK
Level | Postgraduate
Fields | Wildlife conservation
Summary | The International Wildlife Conservation Practice Postgraduate Diploma administers a grant from the Recanati-Kaplan Foundation which can provide sponsorship of candidates who attained their qualifications and training from less economically developed countries with financial support during their attendance on the course.
Value | If you are eligible, you can apply for varying levels of sponsorship from the course if you are unable to secure funding yourself. For students without their own funding, bursaries will be available to cover the following:
- Course fees
- International travel, to and from the UK
- Accommodation, and
- Living expenses for the duration of the course.
Duration | 1 year
Number of Awards | Varies
Target group | Candidates who attained their qualifications and training from less economically developed countries.
Link | Visit WildCRU’s Financial Support page.
Rotary Global Grants
Host Institution | Flexible
Location | Flexible
Level | Master’s & PhD
Fields | One of Rotary’s seven Areas of Focus: Promoting peace; Fighting disease; Providing clean water, sanitation and hygiene; Saving mothers and children; Supporting education; Growing local economies; Protecting the environment.
Summary | Global grants support large international activities with sustainable, measurable outcomes in Rotary’s areas of focus, including scholarships for graduate-level academic studies.
Value | US $30,000
Duration | Varies
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | Varies
Start date | Flexible
Target group | Prospective master’s and PhD students who plan to study outside their home country.
Link | Visit the Rotary Global Grants page.
Rotary Scholarships for the Water Cooperation and Diplomacy Master
Host Institution | UPEACE in Costa Rica, IHE Delft in the Netherlands and OSU in the USA
Location | Costa Rica, the Netherlands and the USA
Level | Master’s
Fields | Water management / Water resources
Summary | Coordinated through Rotary District 5340, the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is offering 4-5 scholarships for the Water Cooperation and Diplomacy master’s programme. The scholarships are available for existing and future water professionals from Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
Ensuring that the needs of the people and ecosystems that rely on water are met effectively requires a comprehensive appreciation of both the technical aspects of water, as well as the social science and diplomacy skills necessary for efficient and equitable decision making. Therefore, the objective of the Water Cooperation and Diplomacy master’s programme is to train future water managers and other professionals to address competition over water. The programme’s curriculum broadens the scope of approach to conflict and peace, provides both a theoretical and applied dimensions to conflict, engages with multi-level conflict dimensions and strengthens skills through highly experiential learning opportunities.
The scholarship is offered for the 17-month duration of the master’s programme. Upon successful completion of the programme, students will graduate with three master’s degrees from these three institutions.
Value | The scholarship will cover most of the educational fees for the duration of the programme; successful applicants will be required to fund up to approximately $5,000 USD for living costs and flights.
Duration | 17 months (duration of the master’s programme)
Number of Awards | 6
Deadline | February
Start date | August
Target group | Nationals from Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
Link | Visit the Rotary Scholarships for the Water Cooperation and Diplomacy Master website.
Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN)
Scholarship Institution | WWF
Host Institution | Varies
Location | Anywhere
Level of Study | Graduate studies, short-term training courses
Fields of Study | Social science, natural science and other conservation-related fields
Summary | WWF knows that investing in training and education is critical for biodiversity conservation. That’s why for 25 years the Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN) has been providing financial support to conservation leaders in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to gain the skills and knowledge they need to address the conservation challenges in their home countries. EFN supports conservationists to pursue graduate studies, attend short-term training courses, and train local communities in WWF priority places.
Started in 1994 to honor the late Russell E. Train, founder, president, and chairman of the board of WWF. EFN upholds Mr. Train’s vision of putting ownership of natural resources in local hands in the work it does every day.
EFN has supported more than 2,700 individuals & organizations around the world and counts among its many outstanding grantees, Laos’s first primatologist, Gabon’s only female national park warden & Peru’s leading orchid expert.
Value | Up to $30,000 per year
Duration | Up to 3 years
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | Annually in February / March
Target group | Conservation leaders in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
Link | Visit WWF’s EFN page.
Scholarships for the BA (Hons) Global Challenges with a specialisation in Wildlife Conservation
Scholarship Institution | ALU School of Wildlife Conservation, African Leadership University (ALU)
Host Institution | African Leadership University (ALU)
Location | Rwanda
Level | Undergraduate
Fields | Wildlife conservation
Summary | ALU offers full tuition scholarships for West African students. ALU’s Global Challenges degree program is an inter-disciplinary course of study designed to address specific challenges facing Africa. Through social inquiry, applied data analysis, and internships, students are empowered to be agents of change in their selected area of study.
Designed for students of the Global Challenges degree programme, the Wildlife Conservation Specialisation programme exposes young leaders to basics of conservation ecology, politics, economics and business while equipping you with skills/tools you need to identify, analyse, effectively solve problems and leverage opportunities for the conservation sector.
Value | Varies
Duration | Varies
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | Varies
Start date | September
Target group | West African students.
Link | Visit the ALU School of Wildlife Conservation website.
Scholarships for the Conservation & Restoration Biology Specialisation at Radboud University
Scholarship Institution | Radboud University
Host Institution | Radboud University
Location | Netherlands
Level | Master’s
Fields | Conservation & Restoration Biology
Summary | Radboud University offers several general scholarships which apply to their specialisation in Conservation & Restoration Biology, all non-EU students can apply for the scholarships just like all other Science applicants.
Value | Varies
Duration | Varies
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | Varies
Start date | Varies
Target group | Varies
Link | Visit the Radboud University scholarships and grants website.
Scholarships for the MBA for Conservation Leaders
Scholarship Institution | ALU School of Wildlife Conservation, African Leadership University (ALU)
Host Institution | African Leadership University (ALU)
Location | Rwanda
Level | Postgraduate (MBA)
Fields | African conservation, business and leadership.
Summary | Full-tuition scholarships are available for rising leaders in the conservation industry, with exceptional leadership and academic track records.
The MBA for Conservation Leaders is a rigorous 20 month programme which combines world-class business education with cutting-edge training in leadership and pressing conservation issues, to prepare graduates for the next level of their careers. The programme features curriculum developed by ALU School of Business Wharton online. It concludes with a practical ‘capstone project’ for managers to apply their new skills to real problems in their organisations. Participants will graduate with world-class skills needed to manage projects and protected areas like businesses and get plugged into a high-calibre pan-African network.
Value | Varies
Duration | Varies
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | Varies
Start date | October
Target group | African students, particularly West African students.
Link | Visit the ALU School of Wildlife Conservation website.
Scholarships for the MSc in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management
Scholarship Institution | Oceans and Lakes
Host Institution | Universiteit Antwerpen, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Universiteit Gent
Location | Belgium
Level | Master’s
Fields | Research and management of marine and lacustrine systems
Summary | Oceans & Lakes is an inter-university master programme that provides students with a strong fundamental and applied knowledge in the scientific research and management of marine and lacustrine systems. Though the Flemish Inter-University Council (VLIR-UOS), scholarships are provided for this 2-year master programme in “Master of Science in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management” (Oceans & Lakes). For this specific scholarship, eligibility extends to nationals from the VLIR-UOS scholarship partner country list.
Value | Varies
Duration | 2 years (duration of the master’s programme)
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | February
Target group | The VLIR-UOS scholarship is particularly designed for people from developing countries with a minimum of professional experience who occupy key or strategic positions at an institution in their native country.
Student Research Scholarships for Bat Conservation
Scholarship Institution | Bat Conservation International (BCI)
Host Institution | Flexible within the eligible destinations
Location | Latin America and the Caribbean; Africa and its adjacent islands; and globally
Level | University students
Fields | Bat conservation
Summary | Since its founding in 1982, BCI has supported hundreds of university students and aspiring conservationists in dozens of countries through its Granting Programs. Annually they offer Student Research Scholarships that open in October and seek proposals related to three priority categories:
Category #1: The project contributes to the understanding of the effects of human-caused environmental changes, such as land use and climate change, as threats to global bat biodiversity, including projects focusing on habitat destruction or degradation, wind energy development, pollution, impacts from drought or extreme weather, invasive species, etc.
Category #2: The project contributes to the understanding of bat/human conflicts, such as persecution, bush-meat hunting, disturbance, bats and disease, etc.
Category #3: The project will answer ecological or behavioral questions essential to the conservation of one or more bat species currently listed as Vulnerable, Endangered, Critically Endangered, or Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species or officially recognized on a national list of species of concern.
Value | Up to US $3,000
Duration | Varies
Number of Awards | 13 in 2020
Deadline | Annually in October
Start date | Varies
Target group | Student researchers interested in bat conservation
Support Grants for the The International Master of Science in Marine Biological Resources (IMBRSea)
Scholarship Institution | IMBRSea
Host Institution | 11 European Universities: Ghent University (Belgium), University of Sorbonne (France), University of Algarve (Portugal), University of Oviedo (Spain), Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (Ireland), University of the Basque Country – UPV (Spain), Polytechnic University of Marche – Univpm (ITaly), University of Bergen (Norway), University of Western Brittany (France), University of Côte d’Azur (France), University of Gothenburg (Sweden).
Location | Europe
Level | Master’s
Fields | Marine resources management and conservation.
Summary | Support grants are occasionally available for The International Master of Science in Marine Biological Resources (IMBRSea). IMBRSea is a joint Master program organized by eleven European universities in the field of marine sciences, supported by the European Marine Biological Resource Centre (EMBRC). The IMBRSea program is an Erasmus Mundus programme taking the strengths from the previous International Master of Science in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (EMBC+), and prepares students for the rapidly evolving demands of the blue bio-economy and research on the sustainable use of marine biological resources.
Value | Tuition waivers, plus 1,000 € per month for the best-ranked students.
Duration | 2 years
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | Multiple rounds. Check the IMBRSea Support Grants website.
Start date | August
Target group | International students with special focus on developing countries and special geographic windows.
Link | Visit the IMBRSea Support Grants website.
Teaching Assistantships
Scholarship Institution | The University of the Virgin Islands
Host Institution | The University of the Virgin Islands
Location | St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
Level of study | Master’s
Fields | Marine and environmental science
Summary | The University of the Virgin Islands’ Master of Marine and Environmental Science Program offers Teaching Assistantships
Value | $16,800 per academic year
Duration | 2 years
Number of Awards | Usually 4
Deadline | March
Start date | August
Eligibility | Applicants must:
- Be fully admitted to the MMES program
- Remain in good standing
- Enrol in a one credit pedagogy course in the fall
- Comply with federal and state laws and University policies
- Instructional responsibilities will require approximately 20 hours per week
Link | Visit the Master of Science in Marine & Environmental Science page.
The Growing Confidence Project
Scholarship Institution | FSC Preston Montford, Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Fordhall Community Land Initiative
Host Institution | Field Studies Council at Preston Montford
Location | Preston Montford, Shropshire, UK
Level of study | Courses for young people aged 11-24.
Fields | Environment
Summary | The Growing Confidence project helps young people discover more about wildlife and wild places and have fun learning skills in their local environment. FSC Preston Montford is working in partnership with Shropshire Wildlife Trust and Fordhall Community Land Initiative.
Their events and courses will give you the chance to work with experts to learn more about the wildlife and natural environment of Shropshire and develop specialist skills. If you are interested in wildlife and the natural world then FSC Preston Montford has got lots of activities and courses which will help you increase your knowledge and build your CV to help you stand out from the crowd.
The Growing Confidence Project, part of the national Our Bright Future Programme, is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.
Value | Courses are funded, free or subsidised.
Duration | Short courses (usually 1-5 days)
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | Check the FSC website.
Start date | Varies
Target group | Young people aged 11-24
Link | Visit the FSC website.
The Mahmoud S. Rabbani Fellowship
Scholarship Institution | Lutfia Rabbani Foundation
Host Institution | Universities from The Netherlands (for applicants from Arab countries) / Universities in eligible Arab countries (for Dutch applicants)
Location | The Netherlands and Arab countries (Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, UAE, Yemen, or Sudan)
Level of Study | Ph.D. / Master’s
Fields of Study | Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery, Environmental Sciences, Natural sciences
Summary | The Mahmoud S. Rabbani Fellowship is intended for Arab Students interested in pursuing their education in The Netherlands. Eligible fields of study include Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery, Environmental Sciences, Natural sciences and others. Arab students who have been accepted into a Masters or a PhD program in the Netherlands and Dutch students who have been accepted into a Masters or a PhD program in the Arab World are eligible to apply.
Value | Up to € 15,000
Duration | 1 year
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | Annually in March
Target group | Arab students who have been accepted into a Masters or a PhD program in the Netherlands and Dutch students who have been accepted into a Masters or a PhD program in the Arab World are eligible to apply.
Link | Visit the Lutfia Rabbani Foundation website.
The Miriam Rothschild Scholarship
Scholarship Institution | Department of Geography, University of Cambridge
Host Institution | Department of Geography, University of Cambridge
Location | Cambridge, UK
Level | Master’s
Fields | Conservation leadership
Summary | The MPhil in Conservation Leadership is a full-time, 11-month Master’s course aimed at graduates of leadership potential with at least three to five years of relevant professional experience, either in employment or in a voluntary capacity.
Particular priority in awarding scholarships will be given to those from countries rich in biodiversity but poor in financial resources.
Value | The number and size of the scholarships varies from full scholarships, to partial scholarships that cover specific aspects of the funding package required by students.
Duration | 11 months
Number of Awards | The number and size of the scholarships varies from full scholarships, to partial scholarships that cover specific aspects of the funding package required by students.
Deadline | Beginning of December (exact date announced in September)
Start date | October
Eligibility | Applicant must be coming from a country in the global south and unable to fund studies from other sources. The awards are on the basis of both merit and financial need.
Application instructions | Applying for these scholarships involves a two-stage process. First, applicants should make a formal application to the Graduate Admissions Office for a place on the course.
Second, scholarship applicants should write a financial case explaining the funds that they have available, and any funds that they still require to ensure they can take up a place on the course. This financial case should update any information given in the original application to the Graduate Admissions Office. The financial case should not exceed 200 words. Financial cases should then be e-mailed to the Programme Administrator, admin.conservationleadership@geog.cam.ac.uk. Please note that to be considered for these scholarships, applicants must (i) provide evidence of their current English language status (e.g. an IELTS test result) by the end of March, and (ii) meet the English Language requirement by the end of June in the year they wish to begin the course.
Link | Visit the Miriam Rothschild Scholarship page.
The Sarah and Daniel Hrdy Visiting Fellowship in Conservation Biology at Harvard University
Host Institution | Harvard University
Location | Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Fields | Conservation biology
Summary | The Sarah and Daniel Hrdy Fellowship in Conservation Biology serves to support the study of conservation biology within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University. The fellowship is awarded to an individual who will engage in scientific study and work in the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology. The fellowship commences with an annual lecture in conservation biology by the distinguished individual chosen for the fellowship from outside Harvard University. It is the hope of the benefactors that this fellowship will have a strong and transformative effect on the study of conservation biology at Harvard, from the undergraduate to the senior teaching level.
Link | Visit the Harvard website.
The Sustainable Agriculture & Forestry Scholarship
Scholarship Institution | The Sustainable Agriculture & Forestry Scholarship Endowment Fund
Host Institution | Flexible
Location | Flexible
Level | Varies
Fields | Sustainable agriculture and forestry
Summary | Current agricultural and forestry practices are not sustainable. The scholarship seeks to fund students who want to learn about and conduct research into sustainable practices, educate others and advocate for change.
Value | Varies
Duration | Varies
Number of Awards | 1
Deadline | March
Start date | Varies
Target group | Students who want to learn about and conduct research into sustainable practices, educate others and advocate for change. Scholarship recipients are those who seek to be exposed to skill and knowledge building about changing environments and human health; energy, climate, and built environments; the power of culture and society; and ethics, economics, and public policy.
Eligibility | Eligible Scholarship recipients must come from one of the 11 Southeast Counties of the State of Minnesota (Rice, Goodhue, Wabasha, Steele, Dodge, Olmsted, Winona, Freeborn, Mower, Fillmore, and Houston counties) and attend educational public or non profit private institutions/programs in the five state area of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota and North Dakota.
Link | Visit the Sustainable Agriculture & Forestry Scholarship Endowment Fund website.
Training & Travel Grants
Scholarship Institution | British Ecological Society (BES)
Host Institution | Flexible
Location | Flexible
Level of Study | PhD / Postgraduate research assistants
Fields of Study | Ecology
Summary | These grants help PhD students and postgraduate research assistants to meet the costs of specialist field training courses and to network and publicise their research by presenting their work at workshops and conferences.
Value | Up to £1,000
Number of Awards | Dependant on funding.
Deadline | There is no application deadline; instead, there are two opening dates within a 12 month period (January and July). Once funding for one round has been allocated, the round will close until the next opening date.
Target group | BES member / PhD, postgraduate research assistants (within 3 years of completing relevant degree)
Eligibility | All applicants are required to:
- be a BES member.
- have at least a B.Sc. or equivalent degree.
- be a PhD student, postgraduate research assistant (within 3 years of completing relevant degree) or equivalent (Postdoc researchers are therefore not eligible to apply).
- work or study at a university or research institution (including field centres, NGOs, museums, etc.) that provide research facilities.
- work in scientific areas within our remit (the science of ecology) and of relevance to the training course or meeting they are applying to attend.
- give a presentation if attending a meeting.
- no retrospective claims for funding will be considered.
- no applicant may receive more than two Training & Travel Grants in any five year period. There must be at least three years between grants.
Link | Visit the BES Travel & Training Grants website.
Veterinary Student Scholar Program
Scholarship Institution | Morris Animal Foundation
Host Institution | Any AVMA-accredited US or international college, university or school of veterinary medicine.
Location | Flexible
Level | Undergraduate
Field(s) of study | Research on animal health and welfare, including wildlife/exotics.
Summary | The Morris Animal Foundation Veterinary Student Scholar program is a competitive program that provides veterinary students the opportunity to become involved in mentored research that advances the health and/or welfare of dogs, cats, horses, llamas, alpacas or wildlife. The Veterinary Student Scholar program awards stipends up to $5,000 to veterinary students who are selected by their institution to participate in clinical or basic animal health research.
Value | Up to US $5,000
Duration | Varies
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | February
Start date | Varies
Target group | The program is open to currently enrolled veterinary students from all around the world.
Link | Visit the Morris Animal Foundation grant website.
WildTeam UK Bursaries
Scholarship Institution | WildTeam UK
Host Institution | WildTeam UK
Location | Online or UK (varies)
Level | Any
Fields | Conservation project management and strategy development
Summary | WildTeam UK believes that money should not be a barrier for conservationists to get the training they need. If you are struggling to afford the full price of a workshop, they offer bursaries of up to 50% of the workshop fee (a little more in exceptional circumstances).
Value | Varies
Duration | 3 days full time to 5 weeks part time
Number of Awards | Varies. In 2018, WildTeam UK gave nearly 40 bursaries, in total worth over £4,500.
Deadline | Applications accepted until the funding per workshop is gone.
Start date | Year-round
Target group | Unrestricted. Based on potential conservation impact and financial need.
Link | Visit the WildTeam UK discount page.
Young Darwin Scholarship
Scholarship Institution | Field Studies Council (FSC)
Host Institution | Field Studies Council (FSC)
Location | FSC Preston Montford, Shropshire, UK
Level of Study | Short course for young people (aged 16-17)
Fields of Study | Science (ecology, geography, geology, environment)
Summary | The Young Darwin Scholarship is an FSC initiative to encourage and support young people who have a real interest in the natural world – to develop the next generation of ‘Darwins’.
All Young Darwin Scholars (YDS) attend an introductory five-day residential course at FSC Preston Montford near Shrewsbury – the home town of Charles Darwin. In subsequent years the YDS are offered support and other opportunities to develop knowledge and skills. YDS from different years meet each other at reunions and on subsidised courses. They build friendships and are also able to provide advice and support through social media including top tips on university and course choices. Above all they enjoy spending time with other YDS – people of their own age who have a similar enthusiasm and interest for the natural world.
Becoming a Young Darwin Scholar will give you:
- The opportunity to take your interest in the natural world further
- A chance to think about options for further studies in ecology, science, geology and other environment based subjects
- A way to find out more about careers working in the environment
- A chance to meet inspiring people and learn more about their work in the environment
- Ongoing opportunities, mentoring and support to further interest and develop skills over a number of years
- The chance to be part of a network of like minded people and make new friendships
- A scholarship to add to your CV or personal statement
Value | The cost of an introductory five-day residential course, plus follow-up support.
Number of Awards | 15 scholarships each year
Deadline | Annually in June
Target group | Young students aged 16 or 17 living in the UK
Link | Visit the Young Darwin Scholarship website.
Zale Perry Scholarship
Scholarship Institution | Academy of Underwater Arts & Sciences
Host Institution | Flexible
Location | Flexible
Level | Master’s / Ph.D.
Fields | Aquatic Biology, Ecology, and other Marine Science-related fields
Value | $6,000 per recipient plus a $500 voucher towards travel expenses to the Scholarship Presentation Ceremony.
Deadline | September
Start date | Varies
Target group | Visit the Scholarship terms page.
Link | Visit the Academy of Underwater Arts & Sciences page.
Top Conservation Scholarships For Research & Conservation Projects – In Alphabetical Order
Early Career Grant
Scholarship Institution | National Geographic
Host Institution | Varies
Location | Anywhere (but check Current Grant Restrictions)
Level of Study | Early career conservationists / scientists
Fields of Study | Conservation / research
Summary | Early Career Grants are designed to offer less experienced individuals an opportunity to lead a project. Grant projects last one calendar year or less.
Value | Projects are typically funded for US $5,000 and cannot exceed US $10,000.
Duration | Grant projects last one calendar year or less. If you apply for more than one year of funding, your proposal will be sent back to you to revise and resubmit for the next deadline.
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | Applications usually accepted through April, with a decision in August.
Target group | Less experienced individuals-early career (less than five years of experience).
Eligibility | There is no maximum age limit for Early Career Grant applicants. However, applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of application submission. Applicants are not required to have an advanced degree.
Anyone with more than five years of professional experience in the field of their project focus does not qualify for an Early Career Grant and should apply for an Exploration Grant instead.
If you have previously received an Early Career Grant or a Young Explorers Grant from National Geographic, you may submit a new proposal after you have closed your previous grant record.
Application Instructions | Visit the How to Apply section to learn more about eligibility requirements and how to prepare your proposal. Early Career Grant applicants may be asked to submit a two-minute video that will be used to help evaluate the proposal. You may speak in your primary language, but if that is not English, you MUST add English subtitles or attach an English video transcript.
Link | Visit National Geographic’s grant opportunities page.
Exploration Grant
Scholarship Institution | National Geographic
Host Institution | Flexible
Location | Flexible
Level | Experienced project leaders
Fields | Conservation, education, research, storytelling, and technology
Summary | An Exploration Grant application is a request for funding by an experienced project leader in the areas of conservation, education, research, storytelling, and technology. The applicant and his or her team members are expected to demonstrate successful completion of similar projects with measurable and/or tangible results. If you have received a grant from National Geographic in the past, you may submit a new proposal after you have closed your previous grant record.
Value | Projects are typically funded for between US $10,000 and US $30,000.
Duration | Grant projects last one calendar year or less. If you apply for more than one year of funding, your proposal will be sent back to you to revise and resubmit for the next deadline.
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | Exploration grant proposals are accepted quarterly.
Start date | Flexible
Target group | Experienced project leaders in the areas of conservation, education, research, storytelling and technology.
Link | Visit the National Geographic grants page.
Big cats conservation
Scholarship Institution | The National Geographic Big Cats Initiative (BCI)
Host Institution | Flexible
Location | Flexible
Fields | Big cats conservation
Summary | The National Geographic Big Cats Initiative (BCI) seeks to advance conservation efforts benefitting big cat populations, protecting and restoring them and their habitats via field-based, action-oriented, direct, and quantifiable strategic programs. The goal of this fund is to identify projects that will help reduce the decline of African big cats in the wild.
Value | Up to US $100,000
Duration | 1-2 years
Number of Awards |
Deadline | January
Target group | Conservationists / researchers
Link |Visit the National Geographic Society grants page.
Earl S. Tupper Postdoctoral Fellowship
Scholarship Institution | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI)
Host Institution | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI)
Location | Panama
Level | Postdoctoral research
Fields of Research | One of the many research fields practiced at STRI
Summary | STRI’s most prestigious postdoctoral fellowship is awarded once a year to an outstanding candidate in one of the many research fields practiced at STRI. Successful candidate will conduct a three-year research program based at a STRI facility, typically in the lab of a staff scientist who serves as host or advisor on the project.
Value | A yearly stipend of $US 50,400 and a research budget of up to $16,000
Duration | 3 years
Number of Awards | 1
Deadline | Check the STRI Fellowships website
Target group | Researchers whose PhD studies are completed before fellowship begins
Link | Visit the STRI Fellowships website.
Ecologists in Africa
Scholarship Institution | British Ecological Society
Host Institution | Flexible
Location | Africa
Level | Master’s or higher
Fields | Ecological research
Summary | This grant provides support for Ecologists in Africa to carry out innovative ecological research. We recognise that ecologists in Africa face unique challenges in carrying out research; our grant is designed to support you to develop your skills, experience and knowledge base as well as making connections with ecologists in the developed world. We support excellent ecological science in Africa by funding services and equipment.
Value | The maximum value of a grant is £8,000 for research. An additional sum up to £2,000 may be requested to fund travel to help you develop connections with other ecologists outside your usual peer group. This must be requested at the application stage.
Travel funds are available to spend time working with ecologists in developed countries where facilities and experience will help you on return to your own institution.
Successful applicants also receive two years of free BES membership and free online access to our journals.
Duration | Up to 18 months
Number of Awards |
Deadline | Open twice per year. Visit the Ecologists in Africa page.
Start date |
Eligibility | You should:
- be a scientist and a citizen of a country in Africa or its associated islands, that is a ‘low-income economy’ or ‘lower-middle-income economy’ according to the World Bank categorisation
- have at least an MSc or equivalent degree
- be working for a university or research institution in Africa (including field centres, NGOs, museums etc.) that provides basic research facilities
- carry out the research in a country in Africa or its associated islands
Link | Visit the Ecologists in Africa page.
HUCE Environmental Fellowships
Scholarship Institution | Harvard University
Host Institution | Harvard University
Location | Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Level | PhD / Postdocs
Fields | Environmental problems
Summary | The Harvard University Center for the Environment created the Environmental Fellows program to enable recent doctorate recipients to use and expand Harvard’s extraordinary resources to tackle complex environmental problems. The Environmental Fellows will work for two years with Harvard faculty members in any school or department while also strengthening connections across the University’s academic disciplines.
Value | A salary of US $70,000 per year, employee health insurance eligibility, up to $2,500 reimbursement for relocation expenses, and a $2,500 annual allowance for travel and other professional expenses.
Duration | 2 years
Number of Awards | Approximately 6 in 2020
Deadline | January
Start date |
Target group | Recent doctorate recipients
Link | Visit the HUCE Environmental Fellow website.
Graduate Student Fellowships
Scholarship Institution | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI)
Host Institution | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI)
Location | Panama
Level | Graduate
Fields of Research | Biodiversity and conservation, biological invasions, ecosystem ecology, environmental pollution, food webs, global change, parasite and disease ecology, and watersheds and land use.
Summary | Graduate student fellowships are for students formally enrolled in a graduate program. Before appointment, students must have completed at least one full-time semester or equivalent of their graduate program. These fellowships are intended for students who have not advanced to candidacy if enrolled in a doctoral program.
Value | US $7,500
Duration | 10 weeks
Deadline | Check the STRI Fellowships website
Start date | Fellows must begin within one year from the date of their award letter.
Target group | Students currently enrolled in a graduate program
Link | Visit the STRI Fellowships website.
‘Frontiers in Freshwater Science’
Scholarship Institution | Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries
Host Institution | Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries
Location | Germany
Level | PhD students, postdocs and senior scientists
Fields of Research | Freshwater ecology and Inland fisheries
Summary | The Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) in Germany invites scientists from all countries and at different career stages to apply for a research visit. The program offers fellowships for PhD students, postdocs, and senior scientists for periods of 6-24 months.
Value | The fellowships provide resources to cover basic living expenses that amount €1,828/month at the postdoctoral level, and €2,600/month at the senior scientist level.
Duration | 6-24 months
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | 01 June and 01 December of each year
Target group | PhD students, postdocs and senior scientists
Link | Visit the Fellowship Program website.
Kleinhans Fellowship for Community Forestry Research
Scholarship Institution | Rainforest Alliance
Host Institution | Flexible
Location | Research must be conducted in Latin America.
Level | Master’s or higher
Fields | Community forestry research
Summary | The fellowship provides funds for research that is oriented toward solving real-world problems as defined by community forestry enterprises (CFEs). Moreover, the planning, implementation and dissemination of research results will be carried out in participatory manner to ensure that it has practical value for communities and helps to inform their action plans.
Value | US $20,000 per year
Duration | 2 years
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | Varies
Start date | Varies
Target group | Researchers of any nationality or residence.
Eligibility | Applicants must have a master’s degree in forestry, ecology, botany, environmental science or an appropriate related field. Doctoral candidates or post-doctoral researchers are preferred, although applicants may substitute relevant experience for higher-level degrees.
Link | Visit the Rainforest Alliance website.
Link Foundation / Smithsonian Institution 12-week Graduate Fellowships
Scholarship Institution | Link Foundation / Smithsonian Institution
Host Institution | The Smithsonian Marine Station
Location | Fort Pierce, Florida (USA)
Level | Graduate research
Fields of Research | Marine Science research
Summary | Fellowships are offered to graduate students to conduct research in the marine sciences at the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce, Florida. These fellowships are funded through a grant from the Link Foundation to the Smithsonian Marine Station.
Value | US $6,500 (no additional support for travel and/or research allowances)
Duration | 12 weeks
Deadline | November. Check the Link Fellowship website.
Start date | Fellows must begin within one year from the date of their award letter.
Target group | Graduate students
Link | Visit the Link Fellowship website.
Outreach Grants
Scholarship Institution | British Ecological Society
Host Institution | Flexible
Location | Africa
Level | Master’s or higher
Fields | Ecological research
Summary | BES actively encourages their members to promote ecological science to a wide audience and offer grants of up to £2,000.
BES defines ecology as the scientific study of the distribution, abundance and dynamics of organisms, their interactions with other organisms and their physical environment. Applications should promote and engage the public with the science of ecology. Grants will not be awarded for purely nature conservation purposes or any activity that does not promote the science of ecology.
BES supports projects that:
- Increase public understanding of, and engagement with, ecology
- Stimulate discussion about ecology and its implications for society
- Inspire and enthuse people of all ages about the science of ecology, especially those not previously interested
- Develop skills in communicating the science of ecology
Value | The maximum award is £2,000. However, the award may be used as part-funding for larger projects involving other sponsors.
Duration | Up to 18 months
Deadline | Open twice per year. Visit the Outreach grants page.
Eligibility | Awards are open to individuals and organisations to organise ecological public engagement events. This includes, but is not limited to, BES members, researchers, schools, museums, libraries and community groups.
Link |Visit the Outreach grants page.
Postdoctoral Fellowships
Scholarship Institution | Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)
Host Institution | Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)
Location | Panama
Level | Postdoctoral research
Fields of Research | Biodiversity and conservation, biological invasions, ecosystem ecology, environmental pollution, food webs, global change, parasite and disease ecology, and watersheds and land use
Summary | The Smithsonian Institution offers several Postdoctoral Fellowships annually to outstanding early career scientists. The Smithsonian’s distinctive combination of field research facilities, museum archives, and expertise in ecology, biological conservation, systematics, and paleobiology provides opportunities for synthetic, big-picture insights into some of the most profound issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species.
Value | $50,400 plus health, relocation and research expenses
Duration | 1 year. Smithsonian Fellows often stay for two years, with the second year of funding contingent upon satisfactory progress.
Deadline | November and January. Check the SERC Fellowships website.
Start date | Fellows must begin within one year from the date of their award letter.
Target group | Postdoctoral researchers
Link | Visit the STRI Fellowships website.
Predoctoral Fellowships
Scholarship Institution | Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)
Host Institution | Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)
Location | Panama
Level | PhD
Fields of Research | Biodiversity and conservation, biological invasions, ecosystem ecology, environmental pollution, food webs, global change, parasite and disease ecology, and watersheds and land use
Summary | Pre-doctoral student fellowships are for university students currently enrolled as a candidate for a PhD or equivalent. Before appointment, the university must approve the undertaking of dissertation research at the Smithsonian Institution and certify that the requirements for the dissertation have been met.
Value | $36,000 plus allowances
Duration | 1 year
Deadline | November. Check the SERC Fellowships website.
Research commences | Fellows must begin within one year from the date of their award letter.
Target group | PhD candidates
Link | Visit the STRI Fellowships website.
Recovery of species on the brink of extinction
Scholarship Institution | National Geographic / IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC)
Host Institution | Flexible
Location | Flexible
Fields | Recovery of species on the brink of extinction
Summary | Proposals are sought from around the world that will implement IUCN SSC Species Action Plans as well as conservation actions that are endorsed by the relevant IUCN SSC Species Specialist Group.
Value | Typical proposal requests should be less than $30,000; however, applicants may request up to $50,000.
Duration | 1-2 years
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | April
Start date | Flexible
Link | Visit the National Geographic grants page.
Research Grants
Scholarship Institution | British Ecological Society (BES)
Host Institution | Flexible
Location | Flexible
Fields | Ecological research
Summary | These grants support scientific ecological research where there are limited alternative sources of funding. BES supports projects where there is a clear ecological science focus to the work; any other aspects, i.e. sociology, economics, etc., must be clearly integrated into the ecology and scientific goals of the project. The grants are to support work of the highest international standard and applicants need to show how the work will advance ecological science.
Research grants are to provide funding:
- for new and innovative ecological research
- for pump priming projects
- to help early career ecologists to establish an independent research career in ecology
Value | Small projects can be awarded up to £5,000 and early career ecologists can apply for funding up to £20,000.
Duration | 1 year
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | March
Eligibility | Grants are given to individuals, not to organisations (must be a BES member).
Link | Visit the BES Research grants website.
Rufford Small Grants
Scholarship Institution | The Rufford Foundation
Host Institution | Flexible
Location | Developing countries
Level | Master’s / PhD
Fields | Conservation projects
Summary | The Rufford Foundation is a UK registered charity which funds nature conservation projects across the developing world. To date the Foundation has awarded grants to over 5000 projects in over 150 countries.
Value | Grants start at £6,000 and increase to £15,000 for projects that successfully complete each stage.
Duration | Minimum of 12 months of duration. On successful completion of a Rufford Small Grant, having provided satisfactory feedback and a final report, applicants are welcome to apply for a 2nd Rufford Small Grant, followed by a Booster Grant, 2nd Booster Grant and Completion Grant.
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | Varies
Start date | Flexible
Target group | Early career conservationists based in developing countries
Eligibility | To be eligible:
- Your project must have a nature conservation focus.
- Your project must be based in a developing country.
- You should be in the early stages of your conservation career.
Rufford’s main focus is supporting MSc or PhD students or those who have recently graduated from such studies. However, they will consider other applicants if the project fits the main criteria above though they do NOT fund undergraduate students.
Link | Visit The Rufford Foundation website.
Senior Postdoctoral Researcher Fellowship
Scholarship Institution | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI)
Host Institution | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI)
Location | Panama
Level | Postdoctoral research
Fields of Research | One of the many research fields practiced at STRI
Summary | Senior postdoctoral positions are available to those who have held a Ph.D. for at least seven years or equivalent.
Value | $50,400 annually; up to $4,000 for research allowance.
Duration | 3-12 months
Deadline | November – check the STRI Fellowships website
Start date | Fellows must begin within one year from the date of their award letter.
Target group | Senior postdoctoral researchers who have held a Ph.D. for at least seven years or equivalent.
Link | Visit the STRI Fellowships website.
Short Term Fellowships
Scholarship Institution | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI)
Host Institution | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI)
Location | Panama
Level | Graduate students, undergrads and postdocs
Fields of Research | One of the many research fields practiced at STRI
Summary | The Short-Term Fellowship Program allows selected candidates to come to STRI at any time of the year and is an excellent resource to provide support for graduate students and introduce them to tropical research. Although focused primarily on graduate students, awards are occasionally given to undergraduate and postdoctoral candidates. These fellowships enable selected candidates to work in the tropics and explore research possibilities at STRI.
Value | $1,000/month (a total amount of $3,000 for stipend), a modest research allowance (not to exceed $2000), and a round-trip coach airfare.
Duration | 3 months
Number of Awards | 1
Deadline | Multiple – check the STRI Fellowships website
Target group | Graduate students, undergrads and postdocs
Link | Visit the STRI Fellowships website.
SI-CI Postdoctoral Fellowship
Scholarship Institution | Working Land and Seascapes
Level | PhD obtained
Value | $90,000 maximum per year ($60,000 for stipend and $30,000 for research allowance)
Duration | Maximum of 2 years
Number of Awards |
Deadline | 4 March 2020
Target group | Researchers that have already obtained a PhD
Eligibility | Individuals who have been Smithsonian employees or contractors within the previous year are not eligible.
Link | Visit the Smithsonian Institution and Conservation International Postdoctoral Fellowship Program website.
SWOT Small Grants
Scholarship Institution | SWOT: The State of the World’s Sea Turtles
Host Institution | Flexible
Location | All around the world
Fields | Sea turtle research and conservation
Summary | SWOT small grants help field-based sea turtle research and conservation projects realise their goals in each of SWOT’s three areas of focus: networking and capacity building, science, and education and outreach.
Value | US $1,000
Duration | Varies
Number of Awards | Varies
Deadline | September
Start date | Flexible
Link | Visit the SWOT grants website.
Top Conservation Scholarships For Experiences & Expeditions – In Alphabetical Order
Heppell-REEF Marine Conservation Internship Scholarship
Scholarship Institution | Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF)
Host Institution | REEF
Location | Key Largo, Florida (USA)
Level | Undergraduate / Graduate
Fields | Marine Conservation
Summary | The Heppell-REEF Marine Conservation Internship Scholarship is a funding opportunity for REEF Marine Conservation Internship applicants.
Value | Free housing throughout the internship and a $250 monthly stipend to assist with living expenses during the program.
Duration | 2 months
Number of Awards | 1
Deadline | January
Start date | June
Target group |Preference will be given to Oregon State University (OSU) students and recent alumni. Secondary preference will be given to non-OSU students from a traditionally underserved population in education including first-generation, low-income, and minority students, or those with other extenuating circumstances.
Link | Visit the Heppell-REEF Marine Conservation Internship Scholarship page.
Natucate Conservation Scholarship – Volunteering and nature education abroad
Scholarship Institution | Natucate
Host Institution | Natucate
Location | Varies
Level | Any
Fields | Nature and species conservation
Summary | Would you like to go overseas, become active in nature and species conservation and expand your academic knowledge and hands-on skills? Would you like to volunteer abroad and would benefit greatly from financial assistance and the opportunity to educate yourself? Then apply for a Natucate Conservation Scholarship and receive funding for your educational (volunteer) experience! As a scholarship resource, Natucate wants to help people travel abroad, immerse themselves into a new culture, be part of a meaningful programme and gain invaluable experience as a conservation volunteer or student.
Each year, Natucate awards three 500 US$ scholarships, each for a different conservation mission and/or educational programme abroad. Take a look at the scholarships available on the Natucate Conservation Scholarships page.
Value | US $500
Duration | Varies
Number of Awards | 3
Deadline | Annually in June
Eligibility | In order to qualify for the Natucate Conservation Scholarship programme and to receive the 500 US$ grants, applicants must fulfil certain requirements. These include:
- Applicants need to be at least 18 years old
- Applicants must have solid communication skills in English
- Applicants must be physically fit (Natucate will ask to hand in a medical questionnaire after application is accepted)
- Professional Field Guide Scholarship: Applicants must have a valid driver’s license
- Applicants must be highly interested in nature and wildlife, in conservation work, in knowledge acquisition, and in outdoor living
- Applicants must be motivated to be part a dedicated conservation/educational programme, must be team players but also independent workers, must be flexible and eager to acquire new knowledge
- Applicants must give their permission for personal photos taken during their time as a scholar to be used by Natucate or Natucate’s partners for marketing purposes (online, print)
- An academic background in project-related field is a plus, but not a must. Natucate wants to give people from various background the chance to gain hands-on conservation experience abroad as we consider it as beneficial for every nature lover.
Link | Visit the Natucate Conservation Scholarship website.
Our World Underwater Scholarship Society / REEF Marine Conservation Internship
Scholarship Institution | Our World Underwater Scholarship Society
Host Institution | Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF)
Location | Key Largo, Florida (USA)
Level | Undergraduate / Graduate
Fields | Marine conservation
Summary | Each year, Our World Underwater Scholarship Society (OWUSS) supports five summer internships, one of them being the REEF Marine Conservation Internship in Key Largo.
Value |A $2,000 stipend to cover travel and living expenses during the internship.
Duration | 2 months
Number of Awards | 1
Deadline | January
Start date | June
Target group | Preference will be given to Oregon State University (OSU) students and recent alumni. Secondary preference will be given to non-OSU students from a traditionally underserved population in education including first-generation, low-income, and minority students, or those with other extenuating circumstances.
Link | Visit the Heppell-REEF Marine Conservation Internship Scholarship page.
That’s Geography! Educator Grant
Scholarship Institution | National Geographic Society
Host Institution | Flexible
Location | Flexible
Fields | Geography / Education
Summary | The National Geographic Society seeks to partner with innovative teaching professionals in all subject areas to design and implement lessons that incorporate geographic concepts and skills into K-12 (or equivalent) classrooms. We seek to elevate and showcase geography’s power to engage students in uncovering and exploring complex connections—across subject areas, ideas, places, people, and time.
Value | US $10,000 – $75,000
Duration | 1-2 years
Number of Awards |
Deadline | January
Target group | Teaching professionals globally who work directly with K-12 (or equivalent) classroom teachers and/or students in schools are eligible to apply.
Link | Visit the National Geographic Society grants page.
Undergraduate Marine Research Scholarship
Scholarship Institution | The Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF)
Host Institution | Flexible
Location | Flexible
Level | Undergraduate
Fields | Marine conservation
Summary | A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a still-matriculated undergraduate student (female or male) who will be participating in a confirmed internship program with a focus in marine biology. Applicants must still be enrolled in an academic program during participation in the internship for which they are applying. This scholarship can be used to offset expenses (e.g., travel, lodging, research expenses) related to the internship. The internship is typically ~3 month long (or completed during a summer session), though longer duration exceptions will be considered.
Value | $1,000
Duration | Usually around 3 months
Number of Awards | 1
Deadline | Annually in January
Target group | Still-matriculated undergraduate students (female or male) who will be participating in a confirmed internship program with a focus in marine biology.
Link | Visit the WDHOF Scholarship and Training Grants website.
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