The TBA Postgraduate Scholarships are annually offered by the Tropical Biology Association to its African alumni which are funded through a consortium of TBA funders. The scholarships are to help African alumni undertake postgraduate studies after they have attended TBA courses. They are part of the TBA alumni follow up support programme designed to promote human resource development and strengthen professional expertise among African biologists in biodiversity conservation and research.

You can download the postgraduate application form as a PDF file: http://www.tropical-biology.org/admin/documents/pdf_files/Postgrad/MSc%20Application%20forms2008.pdf

You can also download the guidelines for applications in PDF format: http://www.tropical-biology.org/admin/documents/pdf_files/Postgrad/MSc%20Guidelines2007.pdf

Scholarship includes:

• Funding granted for up to two years of study leading to the award of a Master’s degree.
• Depending on the proposed study programme, the scholarship will include tuition fees, travel costs, study materials, and a modest living allowance.

Eligibility:

1. Applicants must be nationals from Africa who have attended a TBA course.
2. Priority will be given to those who attended courses since 2001.

Applicants must pursue a postgraduate degree that will directly enhance their research and conservation skills that is relevant to their own country.
How to apply

Applications must be in English and include the following:

• TBA Postgraduate Scholarship application forms duly filled.
• Cover letter (no more than two pages) indicating how the applicant will benefit from the course, apply education to enhance biodiversity conservation in country, region, district and community.
• A copy of acceptance letter to a university programme, or submit documentation indicating that they have applied for Master’s study or its equivalent.
• Letter from employer (if applicable) confirming current status of applicant and that you will be allowed time off during the duration of study.
• Two letters of reference written by someone who has supervised you during your academic studies or professional employment. Note that it will be your responsibility to ensure that the referees send the reference letter in good time.

Completed application forms together with supporting documents should be returned to:

The TBA Postgraduate Scholarship
c/o Nature Kenya
P O Box 44486
00100-Nairobi
Kenya
tel: + 254 20 3749957/3746090
fax: + 254 20 3741049

email: tba-africa(AT)tropical-biology.org

The application deadline is 30th June each year.

Applications received after the deadline or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.