AFRICAN JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY AND ROYAL AFRICAN FOUNDATION (AJE &
RAF) SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship Description:
Up to 2007, the East African Wild Life Society (EAWLS) used to support research grants to students to gather scientific
information for its advocacy work. Proactive advocacy calls for generation of accurate data and information. Through a
partnership with the Royal African Foundation and the African Journal of Ecology, the Society has established a
scholarship programme at Masters Level. This partnership will encourage good environmental students to get attracted
to working in wildlife and environment conservation areas. The EAWLS invites students pursuing or intending to pursue
graduate studies in the following areas to apply for a scholarship to cover research work for up to 2 years.
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Forestry – with special focus on Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) in threatened forest ecosystems,
Marine – with special focus on fisheries management and practices, preferably in Kenya’s South Coast,
Wildlife – with special focus on threatened species and ecosystem management,
Wetlands – with special focus on Yala, Tana Delta and other threatened wetlands
Cross cutting – with focus on effects of large scale developments (as outlined in Kenya’s Vision 2030) on
environmental sustainability of ecosystems.
Scholarship Eligibility:
Applications for AJE & RAF Scholarships are welcome from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The AJE board will conduct
independent selection from any of the 3 countries. Applicant must have:
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An individual brief statement describing your interest for the course of ecological studies, unique educational
experiences (e.g. special projects undertaken) and career plans. This statement should be no longer than one
typed page, double-spaced. It should also cover how the study will be of interest to EAWLS work. More
information about EAWLS is available at www.eawildlife.org
A certified true copy of the letter of admission to a course of ecological studies in an accredited university.
Certified copies of academic certificates and diplomas received.
Up-to-date certified transcripts of your academic record indicating grades or marks obtained.
Copy of national Identity card
A commitment letter that the student will be engaged by the Society as an intern during the research period and
a period not exceeding one year after the research is completed.
PLEASE NOTE:
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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS SHALL BE INFORMED NOT LATER THAN 15TH NOVEMBER 2014
CANVASSING IN WHATEVER FORM WILL LEAD TOAUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
Deadline for Application:
The attached application form shall be returned to EAWLS by 30th October 2014.
Level of Studies:
Masters
Scholarship Coverage:
Research cost
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AFRICAN JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY AND ROYAL AFRICAN FOUNDATION (AJE &
RAF) SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Return this form to: The East African Wildlife Society
Riara Road, off Ngong Road
P.O. Box 20110 – 00200
NAIROBI
Email: info@eawildlife.org
TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY IN BLACK INK.
1.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name (Legal): Family Name (Surname)
Sex:
Male
Female
Nationality and Residence:
First name
Middle Name (s)
Date of Birth: Date
Month
Country of Permanent Residence
Year
Nationality
National Identification (ID) Number
2.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mailing Address:
Postal Address
Town or City
Postal Code
Telephone Number (Landline)
Mobile Phone
Country
Fax (if any)
E-mail (Please write very clearly, we will use your email to communicate with you during the application
process)
Permanent address (if different from the above):
Postal address
Town or City
Telephone Number (Landline)
Postal Code
Country
Mobile Phone
Fax (if any)
Year attended
From
to
Degrees, diplomas
Indicate main subjects
3. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Name, Place and Country
Of educational establishments
(1) Secondary, technical, etc.
Date
Obtained
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4. CURRENT COURSE DETAILS
Tick one
I am not currently studying
I am currently registered as a graduate student as follows:
Name of University (include country)
Subject (Include Faculty)
Degree
Date Started/ To Commence
Anticipated Graduation date
5. SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS/HONORS AND RECOGNITION
Name of award
Reason for award
Date of award
value of award, if any
6. OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING / SCHOLARSHIPS
Please give as much detail as possible of the funds you are able to raise annually
Source
KSH a year
Family contribution
Please give source, i.e. from income,
Ksh.
savings, capital, etc
Personal contribution
Please give source, i.e. from income,
savings, capital, etc
Ksh.
Loans
Please give source, i.e. government,
student, bank loan, other etc
Ksh.
Other Sources
Including other scholarships/grants
(summarise on a separate sheet the
awarding body, tenure (years), date
awarded/to be awarded and annual
value in Kenya shillings
Ksh.
Total funds available ANNUALLY towards financial commitment
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Ksh.
7. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF YOUR REFEREES
(1) Academic Referees
First academic referee
Second academic referee
Name
Title
Address
Town/City
Country
Postal Code
Email
(2) Character Referees
First character referee
Second character referees
Name
Title
Address
Town/City
Country
Postal Code
Email
8. CERTIFICATION
I certify that all the information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Applicant’s signature
Date:
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