BAYERBoost is an annual environmental scholarship scheme designed to give senior secondary & undergraduate students work experience in the environmental sciences while at the same time providing financial support to them for further study. Students can apply for up to $6000!
BAYERBoost scholarships are available for the summer vacation period i.e. from 6-12 weeks to enable students to engage in practical work with host organisations in a specific environmental project. Interested students should apply with a proposed host organisation and project to the AGS selection panel. Scholarships will be awarded to those applicants and projects deemed to be most worthy.
The objective of the scheme is to foster and support, in young Australians, an understanding and awareness of Australia’s unique environments and the issues surrounding the environment. It is planned to achieve this objective by enabling young Australians to:
- experience the application and use of science and technology in environmental studies;
- gain experience in working with an accredited organisation involved in research or action for the environment;
- recognise environmental studies as rewarding and worthwhile career options;
- enhance understanding of, and positive attitudes to, science, nature and technology.
It will be the applicant’s responsibility to submit their Scholarship Application and associated documentation to the AGS by 30 September 2011.
All application forms and guidelines can be downloaded from the BAYERBoost website: www.bayerboost.com.au