Overview
The aim of the WWF Prince Bernhard Scholarship Fund (PBS) is to provide financial support to individuals wishing to pursue short-term professional training or formal studies that will help them contribute more effectively to conservation efforts in their country. As a priority, PBS supports mid-career training for those working in the field of conservation and associated disciplines directly relevant to the delivery and promotion of conservation (i.e. media, law, education). Applications are encouraged from those seeking to build skills in specific subjects that will enhance their contribution to conservation. In particular women, and people working for non-governmental or community-based organizations, are encouraged to apply.
Target Candidates
Only nationals from Africa/Madagascar, Asia/Pacific, Latin America/Caribbean, Eastern Europe, Middle East or Mediterranean will be considered, including WWF staff or candidates working as partners with WWF.
Benefits
The maximum amount for any one scholarship under this award scheme is Swiss Francs CHF 10,000. An application for a PBS scholarship in excess of this amount will not be considered.
The financial support provided through the PBS may be used to pay for course fees, travel and living expenses whilst studying, or a combination of these.
Eligibility Criteria
The following six criteria will be used in the screening process:
Application form correctly filled in, accompanied by copies of qualification certificates and letter(s) of reference.
Evidence of conservation commitment: candidate employed in conservation or showing long-term commitment to conservation, including WWF staff or candidates working as partners with WWF.
Candidate requesting support for study or training period lasting one year or less, to be initiated no earlier than 1 July 2010 and no later than 30 June 2011.
Evidence of acceptance on the desired course.
Candidate seeking support for no more than CHF 10'000 or providing evidence of supplementary support if the costs of the course are over this amount.
Candidate from Africa/Madagascar, Asia/Pacific, Latin America/Caribbean, Eastern Europe, Middle East or Mediterranean.
Selection Criteria
The following four criteria will be used to screen and select the best candidates:
Course or training linked to WWF’s conservation priorities under the WWF Global Programme Framework through the:
• WWF Global Priority Places (35 ecoregions: terrestrial, freshwater, marine);
• WWF Global Priority Species (36 species: plants, invertebrates, fish, reptiles, birds, mammals);
• Reduction in the Ecological Footprint, e.g. footprint in energy/carbon; cropland (including food, fibre and biofuel crops); grazing land, fishing and forest.
(see also WWF’s conservation booklet ‘acting as one’, which can be downloaded from the PBS website www.panda.org/scholarships)
Preference will be given to:
• Candidates with a long-term commitment to providing conservation leadership or expertise for the benefit of their country’s natural environment;
• Candidates with experience and proven track record in a field related to the environment and conservation in their home country, including social and natural sciences (ranging from environmental journalism, law and education to ecology and wildlife management);
• Candidates who show a) flexibility and capacity to think outside their specialization (critical factors include climate change, poverty reduction, water shortage, population increase/movements), b) ability to partner with other different disciplines critical to future successes, and c) strength of belief, vision and tenacity to address future pressures;
• Applications for studies or training at institutions in the applicant's country or region;
• Candidates requesting a grant of less than CHF 10,000;
• Candidates who can provide proof that they are seeking funding from another source.
Recommendation from the nearest WWF Office or Associate Organization
Overall balance of gender
The application deadline is 11 January 2010 to reach the candidate’s nearest WWF Office. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
Application Form
Prince Bernhard Scholarships (PBS) Guidelines & Application Form (English) 265 KB
Should you have any questions, please contact:
Moia Hartop Soutter (Mrs)
Programme Coordinator
WWF Prince Bernhard Scholarships for Nature Conservation
WWF International
Avenue du Mont Blanc
1196 Gland
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 364 9111
Direct: +41 22 364 9205
Fax: +41 22 364 0332
E-mail: mhartop@wwfint.org
Web: www.panda.org/scholarships
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
The aim of the WWF Prince Bernhard Scholarship Fund (PBS) is to provide financial support to individuals wishing to pursue short-term professional training or formal studies that will help them contribute more effectively to conservation efforts in their country. As a priority, PBS supports mid-career training for those working in the field of conservation and associated disciplines directly relevant to the delivery and promotion of conservation (i.e. media, law, education). Applications are encouraged from those seeking to build skills in specific subjects that will enhance their contribution to conservation. In particular women, and people working for non-governmental or community-based organizations, are encouraged to apply.
Target Candidates
Only nationals from Africa/Madagascar, Asia/Pacific, Latin America/Caribbean, Eastern Europe, Middle East or Mediterranean will be considered, including WWF staff or candidates working as partners with WWF.
Benefits
The maximum amount for any one scholarship under this award scheme is Swiss Francs CHF 10,000. An application for a PBS scholarship in excess of this amount will not be considered.
The financial support provided through the PBS may be used to pay for course fees, travel and living expenses whilst studying, or a combination of these.
Eligibility Criteria
The following six criteria will be used in the screening process:
Application form correctly filled in, accompanied by copies of qualification certificates and letter(s) of reference.
Evidence of conservation commitment: candidate employed in conservation or showing long-term commitment to conservation, including WWF staff or candidates working as partners with WWF.
Candidate requesting support for study or training period lasting one year or less, to be initiated no earlier than 1 July 2010 and no later than 30 June 2011.
Evidence of acceptance on the desired course.
Candidate seeking support for no more than CHF 10'000 or providing evidence of supplementary support if the costs of the course are over this amount.
Candidate from Africa/Madagascar, Asia/Pacific, Latin America/Caribbean, Eastern Europe, Middle East or Mediterranean.
Selection Criteria
The following four criteria will be used to screen and select the best candidates:
Course or training linked to WWF’s conservation priorities under the WWF Global Programme Framework through the:
• WWF Global Priority Places (35 ecoregions: terrestrial, freshwater, marine);
• WWF Global Priority Species (36 species: plants, invertebrates, fish, reptiles, birds, mammals);
• Reduction in the Ecological Footprint, e.g. footprint in energy/carbon; cropland (including food, fibre and biofuel crops); grazing land, fishing and forest.
(see also WWF’s conservation booklet ‘acting as one’, which can be downloaded from the PBS website www.panda.org/scholarships)
Preference will be given to:
• Candidates with a long-term commitment to providing conservation leadership or expertise for the benefit of their country’s natural environment;
• Candidates with experience and proven track record in a field related to the environment and conservation in their home country, including social and natural sciences (ranging from environmental journalism, law and education to ecology and wildlife management);
• Candidates who show a) flexibility and capacity to think outside their specialization (critical factors include climate change, poverty reduction, water shortage, population increase/movements), b) ability to partner with other different disciplines critical to future successes, and c) strength of belief, vision and tenacity to address future pressures;
• Applications for studies or training at institutions in the applicant's country or region;
• Candidates requesting a grant of less than CHF 10,000;
• Candidates who can provide proof that they are seeking funding from another source.
Recommendation from the nearest WWF Office or Associate Organization
Overall balance of gender
The application deadline is 11 January 2010 to reach the candidate’s nearest WWF Office. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
Application Form
Prince Bernhard Scholarships (PBS) Guidelines & Application Form (English) 265 KB
Should you have any questions, please contact:
Moia Hartop Soutter (Mrs)
Programme Coordinator
WWF Prince Bernhard Scholarships for Nature Conservation
WWF International
Avenue du Mont Blanc
1196 Gland
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 364 9111
Direct: +41 22 364 9205
Fax: +41 22 364 0332
E-mail: mhartop@wwfint.org
Web: www.panda.org/scholarships
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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