Honours and Undergraduate Student Travel Scholarship Grant

The Honours and Undergraduate Student Travel Scholarship, established by the AWMS Committee in 2012, supports undergraduate and Honours students in wildlife management. This grant offers up to $3000 for travel and study, including conference registration and membership. Eligible students gain hands-on experience through internships and projects, enhancing their skills in wildlife management. By fostering practical exposure, the program aims to nurture passionate future professionals in the field.

The Honours and Undergraduate Student Travel Scholarship is a program initiated by the AWMS Committee in 2012 to actively involve tertiary students in the realm of scientific wildlife management. Recognising the significance of hands-on experience in operational activities, policy development, and research within this field, the Society aims to attract and nurture young, passionate members.
Undergraduate and Honours students, often ineligible for traditional travel grants, can now benefit from this targeted program, which provides support for travel and study programs. This grant offers opportunities for professional training and exposure to wildlife management and research, empowering students to undertake internships, wildlife projects, or other proposals in different geographic locations, fostering invaluable experiences.
Award Value
Up to a maximum of $3000 consisting of:
Student registration for AWMS annual conference,Up to A$2000 consisting of:Three years free membership of AWMS @ $50 per annum;Travel costs to a maximum of $1850 (this could include up to $500 for travel to the AWMS annual conference); andAn award certificate from AWMS.

Eligibility

To be considered for this program, the applicant must:Be an undergraduate or Honours student enrolled in a course related to wildlife management at a University or other tertiary institution in the Australasian region (Australasia includes Australia, New Zealand, Papua/New Guinea and the neighbouring islands in the Pacific Ocean).Be a financial member of AWMS at the time the application for the travel grant is submitted.Agree to submit a 500 word summary report of their study program/work experience to the AWMS Committee within one month of the completion of their travel grant;
Agree to report on their study program/work experience in the AWMS newsletter immediately following the completion of their travel grant; and
Agree to give a presentation at the AWMS annual conference immediately following the completion of their travel grant.
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