BAYERboost Environmental Scholarship
BAYERboost is an environmental-scholarship scheme aimed at giving senior secondary school and undergraduate tertiary students experience in environmental research or restoration during their summer holidays. BAYERboost scholarships are funded by innovative research company Bayer Australia, and administered by the Australian Geographic Society.
Objectives of the scheme:
- to encourage and promote research in, about and for the environment
- to provide students with the opportunity to broaden their experience in research or action for the environment
- to enable students to gain experience in working with an accredited organisation involved in environmental research or restoration
Each scholarship will be worth:
- $6000 for a tertiary student who will be required to work for 12 weeks
- $5000 for a Year 12 student who will be required to work for 10 weeks
- $3000 for a Year 11 or Year 12 student who will be required to work for six weeks
How to apply
Visit www.BAYERboost.com.au and download an application form.
Ask your teacher, lecturer or academic supervisor to support you in your application. Identify a project and host organisation. Examples of projects might include:
> environmental research
> field conservation
> ecosystem restoration or enhancement
A list of organisations that have expressed an interest in hosting student projects are available on the BAYERboost website, but there is nothing to stop you coming up with a new idea for a project and finding your own host organisation.
Details of closing date and exactly what documents need to be submitted with your application form can be found on the BAYERboost website: www.BAYERboost.com.au.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email: BAYERboost@ausgeo.com.au.
Closing date
Please refer to the website www.BAYERboost.com.au