Scholarships for African Women

Scholarships for African Women – Train Scholarships for Women in the Congo Basin provided by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
These grants provide support to women to pursue a certification, diploma, or technical degree in conservation.
The 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.
Scholarships for African Women 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.

Scholarships for African Women
For more information and application material, see: Scholarships for African Women

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