Deadline: 31 January 2025
Are you a second-year secondary school student with a passion for conservation and a desire to create lasting change in your community? Apply for the AWF Young Conservation Champions Scholarship and be part of a movement aiming to advance conservation efforts in the Tsavo Landscape, Kenya by safeguarding and sustainably managing its valuable biological resources.
The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), in partnership with Wildlife Clubs of Kenya (WCK), seek to nurture the development of young conservation champions in the Tsavo landscape through education scholarships and tailored mentorship. This scholarship is designed specifically for students in public secondary schools who demonstrate strong academic records, a passion for conservation, and a commitment to improving rural community livelihoods. It will offer fully funded scholarships for the five students over three years.
Benefits
- Fully funded secondary education for three years, covering tuition, books, stationery, uniforms, and travel.
- Personalized mentorship programs during school holidays.
- Seed funding to launch small community conservation projects.
Expected Outcomes
- To promote access to secondary school education for select learners in the Tsavo Landscape.
- To foster conservation leadership among the youth within the Tsavo Landscape.
Eligibility Criteria
- The target applicant must be Kenyan.
- Must be a Form 2 student in a Kenyan public secondary school in 2025.
- Live within 10km of the Tsavo Conservation Area (Tana River, Kwale, Kilifi, Kitui, Makueni, Taita Taveta, or Kajiado counties).
- Achieved 250+ marks in KCPE and have strong academic records.
- Active in conservation activities (e.g., environmental or wildlife clubs).
- Not receiving other scholarships.
- A driven individual passionate about conservation, capable of working independently and collaboratively.
For more information, visit AWF.
