natural resources | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 4

Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship 2011 in USA: Natural Resources Management, Law or Policy Programs

The Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship is available to qualified graduate students. It is created in honor of Gloria Barron, dedicated educator and tireless advocate for wilderness protection, and administered by The Wilderness Society, a leading conservation organization based in Washington, D.C. The scholarship amount varies from year to year.  Historically, we’ve awarded $10,000 to graduate students to support their research and preparation of a paper on an aspect of wilderness.  We strongly encourage proposals relating to climate change, as well as other topics regarding wilderness conservation.

Additional funding will be provided to pay travel expenses for the recipient to work with staff members of The Wilderness Society on this project. The Wilderness Society wishes to encourage the publication of this work in an academic journal or other appropriate medium and has additional funds to help cover expenses of publishing and publicizing the final paper.The scholarship seeks to encourage individuals who have the potential to make a significant positive difference in the long term protection of wilderness in the United States. In the past, individuals like Aldo Leopold and Rachel Carson have made that kind of lasting difference. They possessed all the skills needed to excel in their respective professions, but they also possessed something more: the courage and the vision to think afresh about how and why to protect our wild lands and the ability to communicate those ideas effectively to others.

Graduate students meeting the eligibility requirements noted below may apply directly to The Wilderness Society. If you are an applicant, please make sure you meet all of the scholarship eligibility requirements and follow the application procedures below.Applicants for the Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship must:

-be enrolled in an accredited graduate institution in North America;
-have strong academic qualifications;
– have academic and/or career goals focused on making a significant positive difference in the long-term protection of wilderness in the United States. Graduate students in natural resources management, law or policy programs are strongly encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 31, 2011

University of Leicester, Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme, UK: Sustainable Management of Natural Resources ,Environmental Informatics ,Global Environmental Change Banking & Finance

Awards made under this scheme are jointly funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), as part of the United Kingdom International Development programme for developing countries, and participating institutions in the UK.
Candidates are normally expected to hold a first degree at either first class or upper second-class level. Candidates are expected to be under 30 years of age and be fluent in written and oral English. Candidates who have already studied for one year or more in a developed country or who possess sufficient resources to self-fund, are not eligible for an award.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 10 May 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

The DEKALB Ag Youth Scholarship in African/International Students 2011: Agriculture related Subject

Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality. Monsanto remains focused on enabling both smallholder and large-scale farmers to produce more from their land while conserving more of our world’s natural resources such as water and energy. To learn more about our business and our commitments.

Applications are now being accepted for the DEKALB® Ag Youth Scholarship program, which will provide $2,500 awards to 10 students in 2011 in recognition of their commitment to agriculture.

“We are excited to once again sponsor the DEKALB Ag Youth Scholarship for the fifth straight year,” said DEKALB Marketing Manager Jason Hoag. “DEKALB has a strong history of investing in ag youth education by sponsoring a variety of scholarships and awards.”

This particular award is available to both high school and collegiate students who plan to pursue an agriculture-related degree and who have demonstrated strong leadership skills and community involvement. It has already made a difference for dozens of students since 2007.

“The scholarship has helped me get the best education I can,” said 2010 DEKALB Ag Youth Scholarship winner Chelsea Ahlquist, 18, of Onaga, Kan., who is working toward an agronomy degree at Kansas State University.  “I’m really excited for the opportunity at Kansas State to pursue a career in crop development.”

Ohio FFA District 1 President Mike Hannewald of Waterville, 19, was another 2010 recipient. ”I felt very honored to have received the scholarship and it has helped me focus on my education and preparing for a future career in agriculture,” said Hannewald, who is attending Ohio State University, majoring in crop science.  “I really appreciate the support of DEKALB and Monsanto.”

Applications are available online at and must be submitted by February 15, 2011. FFA membership is not required to be eligible for the scholarship program.

Committed to help support development of future industry leaders, DEKALB seeks out exceptional students who have long-term career interests in agriculture. To learn more about DEKALB, visit DEKALB.com or contact your local DEKALB Dealer.

Monsanto and the DEKALB® Brand have a long tradition of supporting youth in agriculture.

Ten students will be awarded a $2,500 DEKALB Ag Youth Scholarship. All scholarship dollars will be administered via the National FFA Organization. The scholarship is available to both high school and collegiate students who are pursuing agricultural-related degrees and demonstrate strong leadership skills and community involvement. FFA membership is not required to be eligible for the scholarship program.

Application Deadline: 17, February 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application