Scholarships available for field training programs

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Field Projects International (FPI) currently has three scholarships available for our 2021 field research training programs. These scholarships are open until March 15th, with decisions announced by April 1st. Applicants will need to submit an online application and a 750-1000 word essay citing their sources in APA format. 

Our scholarships include transportation from Puerto Maldonado, Peru, to the Los Amigos Biological Station and back, as well as meals and lodging for the duration of the selected program (4 weeks). Winners will be able to choose from among our four research training programs: Conservation Technology, Biodiversity Monitoring, Wildlife Health, and Primate Monitoring. 

This year's scholarships are:

1) Future Black Scientists Scholarship: Awarded to persons of color regardless of nationality who are pursuing studies in biological sciences, conservation, or a related field.

2) Global Studies Scholarship: Awarded regardless of age, nationality, socioeconomic status, religion, or any other aspect of an individual’s personal identity.

3) Local Opportunity Scholarship: Awarded to an individual with nationality and current residence in the country where a given field program is taking place (i.e. Peru).

To get more details and apply, please visit: https://fieldprojects.org/participate/scholarships