Naples Zoo Caribbean Conservation Scholarship
The Caribbean is home to some of the planet's most unique and endangered species, including AZA SSP program animals like the Cuban crocodile, Jamaican fruit bat, and Puerto Rican Crested toad. The Naples Zoo Caribbean Conservation Training Scholarship promotes the conservation of the region's diverse wildlife by providing capacity building and training opportunities to a segment of the conservation community that warrants increased attention and resources. The scholarship may be applied toward any of the Association of Zoos & Aquarium's professional training program courses.
The Naples Zoo Caribbean Conservation Training Scholarship is sponsored by the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens in Naples, FL.
REQUIREMENTS
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Employees or associates of zoological institutions or related facilities located in the islands of the Greater and Lesser Antilles, Belize, Suriname, Guyana, French Guiana or with programs along the coasts of Venezuela or Colombia may apply. For this scholarship, preference will be given to applicants that can demonstrate involvement in regional wildlife or habitat conservation initiatives.
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Applicants must possess a functional proficiency in English.
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Individuals may submit only one scholarship application per year.
HOW TO APPLY
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Download the 2017 application form
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E-mail a copy of your completed application to scholarships@zcog.org
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Send questions to scholarships@zcog.org
DEADLINES
Applications for the 2017-2018 program year will be available on June 1st!
A committee comprised of representatives from ZCOG, the sponsoring institution, and/or the AZA Professional Development Committee will review the applications and select the scholarship recipient.
Paula Peña LoyolaHerpetologist at the Museu de Zoológia (Ecuador). Attended AZA’s Amphibian Management School in 2008. |
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Ernesto ArbeláezExecutive Director and Head of Conservation at Zoológico Bioparque Amaru (Ecuador). Attended AZA’s Amphibian Management School in 2009. |
Cybele LisboaBiologist at the Zoológico de São Paulo (Brazil). Attended AZA’s Amphibian Management School in 2010. |
Angie EstradaBiologist at the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project (Panama). Attended AZA’s Amphibian Management School in 2011. |
Carlos Andres Galvez RizzoBiologist at the Zoológico de Cali (Colombia). Attended AZA’s Amphibian Management School in 2012. |
Ivan Ramos VelasquezBiologist at the Zoológico Santacruz (Colombia). Attended AZA’s Amphibian Management School in 2013. |
Cristian MarteBiologist at National Museum of Natural History in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic). Attended AZA’s Amphibian Management School in 2013. |
Alejandro RamirezAlejandro Ramírez, Vivarium and Animal Welfare Coordinator at Parque Explora (Colombia). Attended AZA’s Amphibian Management School in 2015. |
Maria Teresa AlvearVeterinary Technician at the Fundación Zoológica del Ecuador (Ecuador). Attended AZA’s Amphibian Management School in 2017. |
José Alfredo HernándezEvolutionary Ecologist at Africam Safari (Mexico). Attended AZA’s Amphibian Management School in 2017. |
WANT TO HELP?
Alan Abello, Barranquilla Zoo--Colombia.
2015 Naples Zoo Caribbean Conservation Scholarship recipient.
PAST RECIPIENTS
YEAR
2013
2014
2015
2016
NAME
Billy Santiago-Merced
Ruth Escorcia
Alan Abello
Maxon Fildor
INSTITUTION
Aula Verde-Bosque Urbano y Mariposario (Puerto Rico)
Barranquilla Zoo (Colombia)
Barranquilla Zoo (Colombia)
Société Audubon (Haiti)
WAYS YOU CAN ACT
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Contact ZCOG for details on how your institution can establish an annual conservation scholarship award