About this scholarship
Each year, the Fenner School of Environment and Society within the ANU College of Systems and Society may offer an award known as the National Parks Association of the ACT (NPA ACT) Scholarship in Biodiversity Conservation and Protection in National Parks and Nature Reserves.
The objective of the Award is to enable young researchers and practitioners to undertake quality research in areas pertaining to the conservation of flora and fauna in national parks and nature reserves, in the ACT and surrounding areas.
Funding for this Award has been provided by the National Parks Association of the ACT (NPA ACT) under an external funding agreement with the Australian National University.
Field of study
Honours, Masters (Advanced), or PhD program, offered by Fenner School of Environment and Society within the ANU College of Systems and Society or ANU College of Science and Medicine; in areas pertaining to the conservation of flora and fauna in National P
Eligibility
Scholarship type | Academic |
Student type | Domestic |
Study level | Honours |
Selection bases | Academic merit |
The Award is available each year to a commencing or continuing ANU student who:
- is a domestic student;
- has not previously been awarded this scholarship;
- receives an offer of admission to an Environment Honours Specialisation, Master (Advanced), or PhD program offered by Fenner School of Environment and Society within the ANU College of Systems and Society or ANU College of Science and Medicine; and
- has a career GPA of 5.0 or higher.
Selection basis
- Academic Record
- relevance of candidate's research proposal to the scholarship criteria
- availability of suitable supervision
How to apply
Applications must include:
- a statement of no more than one page in length describing the intended research, its relevance to Biodiversity Management in National Parks and Nature Reserves in the ACT and surrounding areas and the motivation for undertaking research on this topic.
- the applicant's academic record
- name and contact details of the applicant's identified supervisor/s;
- contact details for two academic referees familiar with the applicant's work.
Applications should be addressed to the Fenner School. Press the "Apply now" button to start the Admissions application process.
Key scholarship details
Application period
Open for applicationsApplication period is open all year round.
Value
-
Number of scholarships awarded
1 on offer
Additional information
The value of the Award is stated in your letter of offer. The duration of the Award is 12 months. The Award is paid in equal instalments at the beginning of each semester unless otherwise stated in the letter of offer.
The recipient is responsible for making payment of all tuition fees by the prescribed date as set out by the University each session. Recipients of the Award are responsible for the costs of books, study materials, accommodation and all other costs of study.
Applications must include:
- a statement of no more than one page in length describing the intended research, its relevance to Biodiversity Management in National Parks and Nature Reserves in the ACT and surrounding areas and the motivation for undertaking research on this topic.
- the applicant's academic record
- name and contact details of the applicant's identified supervisor/s;
- contact details for two academic referees familiar with the applicant's work.
Applications should be addressed to the Fenner School. Press the "Apply now" button to start the Admissions application process.
- Conditions of Award (71/2025) (PDF, 183.88 KB)
- Conditions of Award (302/2019) (PDF, 364.03 KB)
- Conditions of Award (649a/2014) (PDF, 238.85 KB)
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Applications close 28 February or 31 July (if not awarded in Semester 1)
Contact us
Coursework Scholarship Office
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