Studentships and Scholarships

Field Conservation Grants

Studentships are available for field projects that contribute to the completion of undergraduate or masters degree qualifications and for university endorsed expeditions.

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Chester Zoo Studentships

The Chester Zoo Studentships are awarded annually, and provide support for projects that benefit the conservation of biodiversity, provide a capacity building opportunity for student scientists and further partnerships between academic institutes and the conservation research facilities that Chester Zoo is able to offer.

Applications are now closed for 2012. Please check back at the beginning of next year for 2013 Studentships and Scholarships.

Richard Hughes Scholarship

In memory of Richard Hughes, a senior keeper at Chester Zoo who tragically lost his life working with the elephants that he loved, Chester Zoo runs an annual scholarship award.  The Richard Hughes Scholarship supports individuals wishing to undertake activities or projects concerned with elephant management, welfare or conservation.

Applications are now closed for 2012. Please check back at the beginning of next year for 2013 Studentships and Scholarships.