University of Cambridge Masters in Conservation Leadership Scholarships for Developing Countries UK 2020-2021

Published: 11 Sep 2019 2,074 views

The University of Cambridge announces its University of Cambridge Masters in Conservation Leadership Scholarships for Developing countries UK 2020-2021.

The two scholarship programmes all awarded by the benevolent University of Cambridge have been generously established to support students from less developed and developing countries that are rich in biodiversity, to attend the MPhil in Conservation Leadership.

About the Course:
The course MPhil in Conservation is designed for graduates with three to five years of relevant experience in biodiversity conservation, who have a specific knowledge of conservation, public policy, business strategy or the voluntary sector anywhere in the world.

The course will be delivered by a collaborative effort of several partner university departments and conservation organizations based around Cambridge who together form the Cambridge Conservation Initiative and its engagement with management and leadership.

Applications are hereby invited for Masters students to apply for the scholarship.

The scholarships will be awarded as either full or partial scholarships which cover certain  aspects of the funding package as needed by students.

The University will offer the scholarships based on: academic quality; the motivation and potential of candidates to become conservation leaders; and, the amount of funds applicants already have available for the course.

University of Cambridge Masters Scholarship

Requirements for University of Cambridge Masters Scholarship

1. This course is designed for graduates with three to five years of relevant experience in biodiversity conservation, who have a specific knowledge of conservation, public policy, business strategy or the voluntary sector anywhere in the world. The unique features of this course are its delivery by a partnership between several university departments and conservation organizations based around Cambridge who form the Cambridge Conservation Initiative and its engagement with management and leadership.
2. How Many Funding Positions are available? Not specified
3. What are the benefits? Varies from full scholarships, to partial scholarships

Selection Process

The deadlines for admission for October 2020 are as follows:

• Geographical Research: 31st March 2020
• Polar Studies: 31st March 2020
• MPhil in Conservation Leadership: 3rd December 2019
• MPhil in Anthropocene Studies: 2nd June 2020
• MPhil in Holocene Climates: 2nd June 2020

Applications for October 2020 can be made from the beginning of September 2019.

The Department strongly recommends early application.

Application Deadline

How to Apply