Grants & awards

Young Conservation Leader Awards

Backing young people with ideas for saiga conservation.

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About the programme

Launched in 2014, the Young Conservation Leaders Award gives young people the opportunity to develop and lead their own projects that contribute to saiga conservation.

The award is designed to help emerging conservationists gain practical experience, develop their ideas, and take their next steps in conservation.

Eligibility requirements

Aged 12–30. Applicants under 18 must have a nominated adult to support their application.
Based in Kazakhstan, Mongolia, or Uzbekistan, or in a saiga consumer country, including China, Singapore, Vietnam, and Malaysia. SCA is currently unable to fund individuals based in the Russian Federation.
Proposing a project that contributes to saiga conservation.

What the award provides

Up to £1,500 in funding towards a project that contributes to saiga conservation.
Mentoring from SCA’s conservation network.
Support in identifying opportunities for training, professional development, and future funding.

How to apply

Applications are submitted through an online form. Please follow the instructions on the form and provide the information requested.

Applications are closed at the moment. Sign up for updates to hear when the next round opens.

Before you apply

Who can I contact about my proposed project?: If you have questions about the award or whether your idea is suitable, please use our or email saigaalliance@gmail.com.
Can I apply in a language other than English?: Yes. Applications are accepted in Russian.
Can I apply again if I have held an award before?: Yes, you can apply again if you’ve received an award before. However, we give some preference to applicants who have not previously received funding.

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