Nature Conservation WWF Prince Bernhard Scholarships

The WWF Prince Bernhard Scholarships (PBS) are awarded to individuals from East and South who wish to pursue formal studies or professional training in the field of conservation, The WWF Prince Bernhard Scholarships (PBS) are awarded to individuals from East and South who wish to pursue formal studies or professional training in the field of conservation.

Under the patronage of the late HRH Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands and to pay a lasting tribute to the Founder President of WWF and The 1001: A Nature Trust, the Prince Bernhard Scholarship Fund for Nature Conservation was created in 1991 to help build conservation expertise and leadership in the developing world. 

With the generous support of The 1001: A Nature Trust, the aim of the WWF Prince Bernhard Scholarships is to provide financial support to individuals who wish to pursue short-term professional training or formal studies that will help them contribute more effectively to conservation efforts in their country. Each scholarship empowers a dedicated conservationist to build his or her capacity. In turn, these people are in a position to share the benefits of their knowledge and skills with others and so spread the benefits.

Amounts Awarded: The maximum amount for any one scholarship under this scheme is CHF 10,000, and preferential consideration is given to requests for less than CHF 10,000.

Study Subject(s):Nature Conservation
Course Level:Formal Studies or Professional Training
Provider: WWF
Study at: Switzerland
How to Apply: By Post
Application Deadline: 11 January 2013
Scholarship Information: http://wwf.panda.org

Eligibility:
-As a priority, the PBS support mid-career training (up to a maximum of one year) for individuals working in the field of conservation or associated disciplines directly relevant to the delivery and promotion of conservation. Applications from candidates doing multiple-year studies will only be considered if the applicant is applying for support for the last year of studies
-Applications are encouraged from people seeking to build skills in specific subjects that will enhance their contribution to nature conservation. In particular, women and people working for non-governmental or community-based organizations are encouraged to apply
-Only nationals from Africa/Madagascar, Asia/Pacific, Latin America & Carribean, Eastern Europe & Middle East will be considered, including WWF staff or candidates working as partners with WWF. Preference is given to those who seek support for studies in their country or region and provide proof that they are also seeking funding from other sources. Applicants must provide written proof of acceptance on a course.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Africa/Madagascar, Asia/Pacific, Latin America & Carribean, Eastern Europe & Middle East, including WWF staff or candidates working as partners with WWF

USA Fulbright USA Government Masters PhD Degrees International Students

Scholarships At USA Fulbrightm For Masters/PhD Degrees Deadline Feb - Dec 2012, The Fulbright Program are scholarships in USA for international students who wants to pursue a Master’s or PhD degree. The scholarships can also be awarded for non-degree postgraduate studies.

It is administered by bi-national Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. All Foreign Student Program applications are processed by these offices.

Subject Study:
The scholarships are for study in USA Universities and Academic Institutions
Level:PhD
Open for International Students:
These scholarships for study in USA are for international students from Africa, East Asia and Pacific, Europe and Eurasia, Middle East and North Africa, The Americas, and South and Central Asia.

Eligibility:
Program eligibility and selection procedures vary widely by country. Please see the country specific websites to find information about the Fulbright Program in your home country, including eligibility requirements and application guidelines.

Official Website
http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org

Scholarship Swaziland Government Study At Swaziland And Africa

Scholarship Government for Swaziland citizen to study in local institutions and Africa,The procedure for applying for scholarship loan is generally the same, whether the student wishes to study in the country, in South Africa or in other recognized Universities. It is slightly different when the student intends to study abroad, under the Joint Bilateral Agreement programme.Students whose parents are diplomats. In this case, the Government provides a fixed award of E21,000.00 towards students’ costs. Students who have been successful in contesting for scholarships that have been made officially available to the Government of Swaziland through the Joint Bilateral Agreement programmes,. in this instance, the Governments provides an air ticket and living allowance, while the donor Government covers the other costs.

Study Subject(s):Various Subjects
Level:Pre-service training covering first degree and diploma courses
Provider: Government of Swaziland
Can be taken at: Swaziland and Africa
No Open for International Students
How to Apply: By Post
Application Deadline: 31 st December each academic year

Eligibility:
-Posses or expect to acquire before taking an award, the requisite education qualifications
-Be of good health and character
- Must be a Swaziland citizen
-Or minor of a Swaziland citizen.

Official Website
http://www.gov.sz