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Protected Area Technician (PAT) Scholarships

Applications for the first round of 2026 PAT Scholarships are open. APPLY HERE.

This is your chance to take your career to the next level and make a real impact in conservation.

Scholarships cover:

In-field practical training (20 places)

Networking with experts

  • Get help with your career pathway
  • Build valuable industry connections
  • Meet others who advanced from technician to technical manager to future conservation technology leader

A two-month internship (5 places)

  • Selected via an internship interview, following a practical exam
  • Hosted at a partner-protected area
  • Training, transport, accommodation, and sustenance for the full duration
  • A chance to work directly with leading conservation technicians, solving real-world challenges 
  • Living on-site, gaining real-world experience
  • Starting Q2, 2026 (April, May, June)

How do I apply?

  • Applications are open. APPLY HERE. Please complete all questions in the application form here and submit a CV, cover letter and reference.
  • You must be enrolled in the PAT course, and we advise you to complete it before the practical starts (If you haven’t enrolled yet, start today and earn your certificates).

Important dates & selection progress:

Applications close: 27 October 2025
Winners announced: January 2026

All applications will be reviewed by CCF’s technical experts. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 30-minute interview. For internship finalists, selection will include a written exam following the in-field practical session. Please see the T&C's below for information on eligibility criteria.

 

 

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