The Russell E. Train Education for Nature (EFN) program, a flagship initiative of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), offers a variety of scholarship programs to support future conservation leaders. These scholarships provide financial assistance to individuals pursuing master's or doctoral degrees, enabling them to address global environmental challenges through advanced education and research. Below are three key scholarship opportunities:
The Russell E. Train Fellowships aim to support committed conservation leaders from WWF priority countries. This program offers financial aid to master’s and doctoral students pursuing studies in conservation and related fields. Each year, WWF helps scientists and leaders deepen their education and research, empowering them to contribute to the sustainable management and protection of natural resources.
The WWF Food Systems Fellowship focuses on the social, cultural, economic, and environmental dimensions of food systems at the national level. This fellowship supports students conducting advanced research aimed at understanding the localized nature of food systems and their transformation. Open to applicants from WWF-US priority countries, fellows can receive up to $30,000 per year for two years. The application deadline is December 18, 2024.
For: Master's and doctoral students
Fields: Conservation, sustainability, global environmental challenges
Deadline: December 18, 2024