Call for Applications for a Full 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, 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.
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.
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 researchfund@savetheelephants.org 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.