These grants provide support to women to pursue a
certification, diploma, or technical degree in conservation. These scholarships
allow women in the Congo Basin to gain much-needed formal conservation
qualifications. Scholars receive financial support for education-related costs
for a period of about one year (maximum of US$10,000.) Study can take place
anywhere in the world, must lead to a certificate, diploma, or degree.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible
for a Train Scholarship.
- Be a
citizen and legal resident of Cameroon, Central African Republic,
Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, or Republic of Congo.
- Be
currently employed in conservation at a government agency, protected area,
NGO, or educational institution.
- Have
at least one year work experience in conservation.
- Be
enrolled in, be admitted to, or have applied to a study program ( to
receive a certificate or diploma, or postgraduate/technical degree) by the
application deadline AND must plan to begin studies no later than one year
after the application deadline.
- Be
accepted to a diploma, degree or certificate program less than 18 months
in duration;
- Have
support of her supervisor with a guarantee that she will return to her
position after completion of the study program.
- Commit
to working in conservation in her home country or region for at least two
years after completion of the study program.
- Must
NOT have received a scholarship or fellowship from EFN in the past
(Applicants who have received professional development grants are eligible
to apply.)
- WWF
staff or a long-term consultant to WWF are not eligible to apply.
APPLICATION
PLEASE NOTE: If you are applying to a short-term
non-degree training, please complete the Professional Development Application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
This year, EFN will review applications in 2 rounds:
- 1st
Deadline: September 1, 2013
- 2nd
Deadline: November 15, 2013
Please submit your application at least 3 months before your
proposed training program start date.
CONTACT US
Email efn@wwfus.org with
questions about this opportunity or your application.
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