Generously funded by the Wildlife Conservation Network
The Saiga Conservation Alliance is pleased to launch the 2019 call for applications in support of young conservationists based in the saiga range states, or saiga consumer countries.
The SCA recognizes that it is imperative to support the next generation of conservationists, and so with our Young Conservation Leaders award we will be able to support two aspiring conservationists (individuals or groups) with grants of $1000 each, (given in two payments of $500, with the second one conditional on good progress).
The awards are to support a 12-month project which links to the ongoing work of the SCA in the winner’s country, and we are calling for applications from conservationists between the ages of 12 and 30 who live in the saiga’s range states, or consumer countries.
The young conservation leaders will work with the SCA’s administrative team to develop a project of their choice which is aligned with the aims of the SCA (see here) and the MoU on saiga conservation under the Convention on Migratory Species (see here). They will be mentored by a member of the SCA Steering Committee. The SCA will also support them to access opportunities for funding and training, e.g. WCN student internships, the Student Conference on Conservation Science, helping them write a Rufford grant, or other support that they may need.
The Young Conservation Leaders award application form must be applied for by the candidate themselves. Previous winners are allowed to reapply. If you are under 18 years old, you will need to nominate an adult to receive your award on your behalf. If you are applying as a group, please nominate a group leader to represent you.
In order to apply for an award, please fill out the application form in English or in Russian (application forms below) and submit your application to saigaalliance@gmail.com. Application form must be submitted not later than June 15, 2019.