WWF Professional Development Grants in Switzerland, 2017

Scholarship Description:

WWF Professional Development Grants in Switzerland, 2017 is open for International Students . The scholarship allows Short Training level program(s) in the field of All Subjects taught at World Wide Fund (WWF) . The deadline of the scholarship is .

Scholarship Description: World Wide Fund (WWF) is pleased to offer its Professional Development Grants (PDGs) to pursue short-term and non-degree training. These grants are awarded to international students.

The aim of these grants is to provide support for mid-career conservationists to pursue short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their knowledge and skills.

About Description: The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization founded, working in the field of the wilderness preservation, and the reduction of humanity’s footprint on the environment.

Degree Level: These grants are available for pursuing short-term, non-degree training

Available Subject: These grants are awarded in the fields offered by the university.

Scholarship Benefits: Value of these grants $6,500

 

Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following area for the fellowship:

• You must be a citizen of an eligible country.


• You must currently be living and working in your home country.


• You must have at least three years of work experience (paid position) in a conservation-related field in your home country.


• You must have applied to or already be accepted to participate in the proposed training at the time you submit your application.


• Your current work and proposed training must help advance conservation in your home country.


• You must not be enrolled in an academic degree program.


• You must have approval from your employer to participate in the proposed training and the promise of continued employment.


• You must have a bank account in your own name that can receive US dollars.


• You must not have received funding from EFN in the past. Previous PDG recipients may be eligible for Alumni Grants.


• The proposed training must take place at least 90 days after the application deadline.


• The proposed training must be completed within 6 months and must not lead to an academic degree.


• You must submit all required documents by the application deadline.

Eligible Nationalities: Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Colombia, Dem. Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Fiji, French,Guiana,Gabon,Guatemala,Guyana,Honduras,Indonesia,Kenya,Laos,Madagascar,Malaysia,Mozambique,Myanmar,Namibia,Nepal,Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Solomon  Islands, Suriname, Uganda, Vietnam,  and Zambia applicants can apply for these grants.

Application procedure: Applicants can apply via online mode.

Application Form

Deadline: The application deadline is August 1, 2017.

Scholarship Link

Degree Level:

WWF Professional Development Grants in Switzerland, 2017 is available to undertake Short Training level programs at World Wide Fund (WWF).

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects