We mostly talk about property destruction, loss of life, change in water availability, and some other sudden effect caused by climate change. But we mostly fail to mention the potential long-term effect it will have on nature, human’s physical, and mental health.
We mostly fail to mention that when we don’t start taking extreme measures on nature conservation there will be extreme weather events, which means we’ll be seeing more floods, droughts, extreme heat, wildfires, and hurricanes in high propensity. Life in its entirety needs our help, not just humans, but also far depths of oceans, forests, and mountains, it might not seem like they do, but there’s a steady decline going on.
When we start working earnestly to conserve our nature, our children will still have the beauty of nature to enjoy, and we appreciate your effort so far to partake in a career in conservation. So with the help of some organizations, we have compiled these nature conservancy scholarships, to enable you to pursue your career with the less financial burden.
Meanwhile, before you go ahead it will be advisable to go through some of the primary scholarship requirements, or even take advantage of some other financial aid.
But, before we list these scholarships, let’s first know what Nature Conservancy actually means.
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What Does Nature Conservancy Involve?
The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive.
It was founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world.
Nature Conservancy Scholarships
1. Healthline Stronger Scholarship
Healthline is teaming up with The Nature Conservancy to award four $5,000 scholarships to students who are committed to making a difference at the intersection of health and climate change through their studies, extracurriculars, and career goals. The scholarship is specifically for students who will be college juniors, college seniors, or graduate students at an accredited U.S. institution as of fall.
Also, 2 college juniors or seniors and 2 graduate students will receive scholarships.
2. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga – Biology Geology and Environmental Science Scholarships
There are several nature conservancy scholarships provided by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s department of Biology Geology and Environmental Science. Some of them include;
- Lebron B. Carver Scholarship for Summer Field Studies or Research Activities
- Dr. Wilbur K. Butts Memorial Scholarship
- Santiago Family Biology Scholarship
- Dr. Robert L. Craig Scholarship in Biology
- Louise G. Currey Environmental Studies Scholarship
- Pre-Medical Scholarships
3. David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship
The David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship Program seeks to develop future world leaders and entrepreneurs who are successful at linking conservation science and application. Smith Fellowships provide two years of postdoctoral support to outstanding early-career scientists.
4. Scholars of the Center for Environmental Filmmaking
This scholarship is for those that have a passion for nature, wildlife, environment, conservation science, and climate justice but want to focus on the filming part of this passion. Applicants need to have completed at least one production course and have a minimum GPA of 3.5, have a record of excellence in film, video, or new media production.
5. Environmental Studies – (Maine-Based Fellowships)
This is one of the nature conservation scholarships that provide students with the opportunity to explore the environmental field by working directly with a Maine-based organization or nonprofit. The fellowship pays $6,000 for 10 weeks, with an additional $1,000 expenses supplement for students on aid.
6. Colorado State University – Warner College of Natural Resources
CSU’s Warner College of Natural Resources provides several scholarships for their students whether they are external scholarships, coming from the University, or alumni of the college. I’m particularly with the Evelyn I. Clark Graduate Scholarship which was established by her husband Francis Clark.
Evelyn was a contributor to the Nature Conservancy, Environmental Defense Fund, National Wildlife Association World Wildlife Fund, etc.
Applicants must be graduate students in the Department of Geosciences and demonstrate financial need.
7. The University of Maine – School of Biology & Ecology Financial Support
The University of Maine is not just interested in providing nature conservancy scholarships, they also provide excellent academics which are globally recognised. One of their recognitions includes being featured in multiple 2022 national guides to best colleges, including The Princeton Review and Fiske Guide to Colleges.
One of their financial supports includes teaching assistantships to graduate students, and any graduate is automatically considered for this role. In return for assisting teachers, the graduate will receive a tuition waiver for up to 9 credit hours per semester.
They also provide other interesting scholarships.
8. NatureNet Science Fellows Program
Most people have understood and seen that our world faces unprecedented challenges and so do NatureNet Science Fellows. So they are helping solve these challenges by pushing conservation science into entirely new areas.
The NatureNet Science Fellowship awards 2-year fellowships to promising early career scientists. Each fellow is jointly mentored by a Nature Conservancy field practitioner and a senior scholar from a university or accredited research institution on a project with direct application to specific TNC priorities and goals.
9. Dr. Ron Johnson and Dr. Mary Beck Nature Conservation Scholarship
One $1250 scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate students seeking a degree in nature conservation within CASNR (College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources). Applicants need to demonstrate a strong interest and passion for studying toward a degree in nature conservation. Applicants also need to focus clearly on the conservation of nature and the diversity of life on Earth, with an understanding of the important role of family farms and rural communities.
Conclusion
Seeing the danger happening to nature, which we humans partook in causing, we also want to reduce these challenges, which we believe you as well want to. We wish these nature conservancy scholarships be beneficial to you.
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