Save the Elephants Master of Science (MSc) Scholarship 2025, Save the Elephants’ (STE) mission is to secure a future for elephants and sustain their places’ beauty and ecological integrity; promote man’s delight in their intelligence and the diversity of their world; and develop a tolerant relationship between the two species.
In support of the career growth of young scholars in the biodiversity and environment field, Save the Elephants (STE) is pleased to offer TWO full scholarships towards a Master of Science degree tenable at Karatina University for courses commencing in the year 2025.
Save the Elephants Master of Science (MSc) Scholarship 2025 Eligibility criteria and conditions:
- A Kenyan national with a first degree in natural sciences (i.e. Biology/Botany/Zoology/Natural Resource Management/Environmental Science/Wildlife Management) from a recognized university.
- A pass mark of first or second-class upper division in the first-degree (A mandatory requirement).
- Two years of experience (since graduation) in a busy conservation organization or department (Voluntary internship counts).
- An unconditional MSc offer letter from Karatina University secured independently by the student for full-time study in the Department of Natural Resources Management or Environmental Science.
- Must be under 35 years old as of 1st September 2025 (Younger candidates are encouraged subject to meeting other requirements).
- A research concept note (Max 1 page) is desirable but NOT mandatory.
Scholarship administration and supervision
- A scientist from Save the Elephants shall be nominated to the student’s supervision committee.
- Candidates shall liaise closely with the STE advisor and the university supervisor to develop a suitable research project.
The full MSc scholarship covers the following:
- Tuition fees and research costs.
- A standard computer and any specialized software needed.
- A monthly living stipend.
- Basic medical insurance cover from a provider chosen by STE.
How to Apply for the Save the Elephants Master of Science (MSc) Scholarship 2025
To apply for the full MSc scholarship, please submit the following:
- Application letter addressed to “The Research Fund Administrator, Save the Elephants”.
- Detailed CV with contact details of three referees, one of which must be academic.
- Scans of first-degree certificates and transcripts.
- MSc program admission letter from Karatina University, or a formal confirmation of eligibility.
Please do not include any other document unless it’s a research concept.
All documents should be merged in the above order as ONE PDF with the candidate’s name as the “file name” and emailed to mailto:[email protected] on or before 2nd May 2025.
NOTE:
Kindly consider your application unsuccessful/not shortlisted if you do not hear from us by 30th May 2025.