Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans


Bat Conservation International

PO Box 162603
Austin, TX 78716-2603
Ph: (512)327-9721
Fax: (512)327-9724
E-mail: amoore@batcon.org
URL: http://www.batcon.org

Bat Conservation International Student Scholarship Program

(Four Year College, University/Grant)

Purpose: The goal of this program is to support student research that will answer ecological or behavioral questions essential to bat conservation or management; document key ecological or economic roles of bats; or educate people who are directly relevant to conservation success. Submission of research proposal and budget required. Only senior level biology students and graduate students in biological disciplines are eligible. Application and instructions available on BCI's Web site at http://www.batcon.org/schol/schol.html. Applications are to be submitted electronically. Focus: Natural Resources; Biology; Natural Sciences Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 12. Maximum no. of awards: 20. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $2500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 14 grant(s), totalling $27,000. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s); research proposal, budget. Deadline: 12/15. Contact: Andy Moore, Scholarship Awards Coordinator, 512-327-9721, amoore@batcon.org.